With sweet strawberries and earthy matcha, this protein matcha latte with strawberries is a refreshing iced drink recipe. Made with only 4 ingredients it’s my favorite afternoon pick-me-up that boasts nearly 20 grams of protein! I like it iced but you can also serve it hot or switch up the flavors.
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Matcha lattes are something I've grown to love and enjoy (ginger matcha latte, sugar cookie matcha latte, matcha coffee latte, all of them I love!). But when I set out on this protein trek, I knew adding more protein to my favorite drinks would really help to raise my protein intake. And protein strawberry milk turned out to be the perfect compliment to my favorite matcha latte, thus making it a protein matcha latte!
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Why this protein matcha latte will make you do the happy food dance!
- It's quick to make meaning it's ready to drink in just 5 minutes! No brewing tea or coffee here.
- You can enjoy it on the go since matcha is shelf-stable and Fairlife milk is available in almost all gas stations now. On a road trip? Just get a little hot water, mix it with the matcha, and pour it into your milk container with a little ice!
- It only takes 4 ingredients to make this high protein matcha latte - how easy is that??
ingredients
ingredient notes
- Matcha: You must use ceremonial grade matcha for this protein matcha latte! If you use any other kind, it will taste like grass. Trader Joe's sells individual packets and Costco sells a large bag from Sencha tea.
- Protein milk: I love using Fairlife strawberry milk because it tastes like regular milk but has 23g of protein. Their strawberry banana protein shake also works well. You could also mix your favorite strawberry or vanilla protein powder into milk and use that.
- Strawberries: I like to muddle fresh strawberries to amp up the flavor, but strawberry jam works too. Or, if you're on the road you can omit this.
variations & substitutions
- Strawberry protein milk --> vanilla: You can use any kind of protein milk you like except maybe chocolate.
- Make it a blueberry protein matcha: Do this by using vanilla protein powder or a protein drink. Swap the strawberries for blueberries.
- Starbucks pineapple: Take inspiration from Starbucks's pineapple matcha latte by using coconut protein powder, add a splash of pineapple juice, and muddling pineapple. It's like pina colada in a glass!
- Using protein powder: Whey protein or vegan protein powder can be used. Simply mix it with milk first then add to the latte.
This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions, but you can find more matcha pairing ideas in our post with 15 flavors that go with matcha lattes. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!
how to make it (with photo & video)
- Heat the water and mix in the matcha until a paste forms.
- Muddle strawberries in a glass and pour the milk over them.
- Pour in the matcha.
- Top with ice and enjoy!
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helpful tips
- The water should be about 176 degrees in order to activate the matcha but not burn it. This means it should be hot to the touch but not boiling. The hotter the water, the stronger the matcha flavor.
- Reserve a little bit of milk to froth and add on top. This creates a coffee shop experience at home!
Common Questions
Does this latte have caffeine?
Yes, this matcha latte has caffeine, it has about half of a typical cup of coffee and about the same as a single shot of espresso.
Do I need a matcha bowl and bamboo whisk to make matcha?
A matcha bowl and whisk are ideal for making matcha, but no you do not need them. The wide matcha bowl and whisk aerate the matcha, but quickly whipping with a fork or frother will do the trick too!
What does this drink taste like? Does Strawberry even go with matcha?
Yes! The sweet strawberry flavor is the perfect compliment to the earthy bitter flavor of matcha powder. This refreshing drink tastes like spring under the cherry trees. It is sweet, yet bold, and creamy with a bite. Plus, it’s better than any tea shop or Starbucks strawberry matcha latte!
storage & meal prep tips
fridge
If you have leftovers, simply store it in the fridge without ice. It'll keep for up to 3 days in the fridge in an air-tight container.
meal prep
What I love about this matcha latte is that I can double or triple the recipe to meal prep it. To do this, make the recipe without strawberries and store in the fridge. As it sites, the matcha will settle so just give it a shake. Then serve it over ice and fresh strawberries as you want it.
what to serve with a matcha latte
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Recipe
Protein Matcha Latte with Strawberry
Ingredients
- 3 strawberries (medium)
- 2 tablespoon water (warm)
- 2.5 teaspoon matcha (ceremonial grade)
- 1.5 cup Fairlife strawberry milk (or any strawberry protein milk)
Before you start!
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Instructions
- Heat the 2 tablespoon water until its hot but not boiling. Whisk or mix int he 2.5 teaspoon matcha until a paste forms.
- In a cup, mash or muddle the 3 strawberries. Pour the 1.5 cup Fairlife strawberry milk over the top. You can reserve ½ a cup of the milk to froth and add at the end for prettier presentation.
- Pour in the matcha, top with ice, and enjoy!
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Notes
Looking for more information?
Additional substitution information can be found above in the substitution section of this post.
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutritional information is an estimate and for informational purposes only.
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