Easy Banana Matcha Latte
This Easy Banana Matcha Latte recipe combines ripe bananas, matcha powder, milk, and sweetener for a creamy, delicious iced latte. Quick and simple to make at home with fresh ingredients.
Servings: 1 latte
Ingredients
- 4 g matcha powder about 2 tsp
- 50 g hot water (175°F or 79°C) about ¼ cup
- 120 g milk of your choice about ½ cup
- 1 tbsp overripe banana add more for stronger banana flavor
- 5-10 g sugar about 1-2 tsp
- tiny splash of vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- Into a bowl, sift the matcha powder to prevent clumping.
- Add hot water (175°F or 79°C), then whisk quickly in a W motion for 20 seconds or until frothy.*No bamboo whisk? No problem! You can use a regular whisk, a frother, or even shake in a small container vigorously.
- Lift the bamboo whisk a little higher and slowly whisk out the larger bubbles if you like a micro foam (optional). Set aside
- Combine half of the milk with the banana, sugar, and vanilla extract if using. Blend until smooth.
- Pour into a glass over ice, then mix in the remaining milk.
- Pour the matcha over the banana milk mixture.
- Optional: garnish with a brûléed banana and enjoy :)
How to make brûléed banana garnish:
- Sprinkle a generous layer of sugar over a slice of banana. Torch it until it begins to caramelize, or set it under a broiler until it turns golden brown. Repeat on other side.
Notes
- Use simple syrup if you have it: This recipe was developed using sugar since most people have this in their pantry. However, simple syrup disperses more evenly through the drink, giving you a more balanced sweetness than granulated sugar.
- Adjust for sweetness: I prefer my lattes less sweet. You may need to add more sweetener for your taste.
- Only blend half of the milk with the banana: if you blend ALL of the milk with the banana, the milk will whip and incorporate too much air into it. This makes it undesirably foamy. Mixing in the remaining half of milk by hand, prevents this from happening.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 233mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 404IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 1mg
