Banana Milk Matcha Latte

5 from 1 vote

This banana milk matcha latte is the perfect blend of creamy, sweet banana milk and earthy, antioxidant-rich matcha. This recipe is gluten-free, soy-free and vegan.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Beverages

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 167kcal

Author: Gigi & Sersie

Equipment

1 bullet blender

Ingredients

½ ripe banana
½ to 1 teaspoon of matcha green tea powder
1 ½ teaspoons of pure maple syrup
1 cup plain unsweetened almond milk (or other plant-based milk)
1/16 teaspoon of vanilla powder or ½ teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract
ice

Instructions

Make the Banana Milk

In a mini-blender, combine the ripe banana, almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla powder (or alcohol-free vanilla extract).
Blend until smooth and creamy. This banana milk serves as the base for your latte, providing natural sweetness and a rich texture. Pour about 75% of the banana milk into a glass with ice.

Prepare the Matcha

Add the matcha powder to the remaining banana milk in the mini-blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Combine the Banana Milk and Matcha

Pour the matcha mixture into the glass with the banana milk and ice. It's fun to have the matcha on top and banana milk on the bottom. If you don't like the separation, feel free to stir to combine.

Serve and Enjoy

Your vegan banana milk matcha latte is ready to enjoy! Sip it slowly and savor the creamy, sweet, and earthy flavors. If you want to gussy it up, top the banana milk latte with sliced banana, a dusting of more matcha powder, and sprinkle some crushed walnuts or hemp hearts for an omega 3 boost.

Notes

Use a ripe banana: The riper the banana, the sweeter and creamier your banana milk will be. This may allow you to omit the maple syrup for added sweetness.
Choose your matcha wisely: Quality matters when it comes to matcha. Opt for a high-grade matcha powder for the best flavor and nutritional benefits. If you're a regular matcha consumer, make sure it's also fresh. Fresh matcha is bright green.
Adjust sweetness to taste: The natural sweetness from the banana may be enough, but if you prefer a sweeter latte, add the maple syrup suggested in the recipe or some homemade date syrup.
Experiment with plant-based milk: Different plant-based milks can offer different flavors and textures. Try soymilk for a thicker consistency. Oat milk offers a pleasant oatmeal taste and a creamier texture. Coconut milk provides a rich, tropical flavor.

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