Enjoy a high-protein ginger matcha latte with coconut milk in the comfort of your own home with this easy recipe. Just 5 ingredients and in 5 minutes you will be cozy and warm with your mug full of ginger matcha in hand.
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I’m a matcha fiend, like I have so much love for all things matcha. I will add its earthy caffeinated deliciousness to anything - coffee matcha latte, strawberry potein matcha latte, ya anything is better with matcha. And I love easy ways to eat more protein.
With this in mind, it should be obvious that anywhere I visit, I seek out fun and exciting matcha flavors because I feel as though coffee shops slack on the matcha possibilities. The coffee shops seem to focus on coffee, go figure. So when I had a coconut ginger matcha latte in San Diego, I knew some high-protein version was getting added to our list of easy drink recipes.
So, without further ado, let me show you how to make my favorite matcha latte with ginger, coconut, honey, and a little protein bump.
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Why We Love This Recipe
Because I already told you how obsessed I am with matcha, I’ll just skip to the recipe highlights.
- Saves money by making your own lattes at home and you can control the sweetness level.
- Only 5 ingredients to make this latte or 4 if you have a batch of our honey ginger syrup on hand!
- No special equipment is needed for matcha lattes. While a bamboo whisk is helpful, a regular whisk does the job too.
- High-protein drink thanks to collagen. Unflavored collagen mixes right into the latte, making it an easy way to get an extra 10-20 grams of protein in. Wondering about collagen peptides vs whey protein, check out our post on it!
We hope you enjoy this latte as much as we do!
recipe ingredients & notes
All substitutions are a 1:1 substitute unless otherwise noted. See recipe card for quantities.
- Matcha: It’s super important to use ceremonial grade matcha as opposed to culinary matcha. Ceremonial is much sweeter, bright green in color, and made for drinking, while culinary will be darker in color and is made for baking so the bitterness is broken down more.
- Coconut milk: I like to use canned coconut milk, but as long as you're using full-fat coconut milk, canned or boxed will work just fine. You can use almond milk, oat milk, or any other plant-based milk of choice but the flavor won't be the same.
Substitutions & Variations
- Honey: I don't recommend maple syrup in this situation because it's kind of weird with ginger but agave is good!
- Using matcha latte powder: Sometimes it’s easier to find matcha latte powder that is already sweetened and has a milk powder included. You can use this but I would leave out the honey from this recipe and replace half of the coconut milk with water.
- Protein powder matcha ginger latte: Try adding in 1 scoop of good quality vanilla protein powder to this latte. If using protein powder, omit the honey.
- Ginger turmeric matcha latte: Try grating in equal parts turmeric to ginger for another spunky twist on the matcha latte.
- Mushroom matcha latte: To make this matcha recipe, add 1 teaspoon of chaga mushroom powder to the mixture and add 1.5x the called-for honey.
- Iced coconut ginger matcha latte: For an iced version (like the pineapple Starbucks matcha drink), pour the mixture over ice. It’s optional, but you can also top it with a splash of pineapple or mango juice for a tropical twist.
This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations, 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!
recipe testing notes
Throughout our testing of this latte with honey and ginger, we learned what worked and didn't work. Here are the key takeaways!
- Ginger bits: The little pieces of grated ginger will sink to the bottom of the matcha. To avoid this, simply run the mixture through a fine mesh sieve, This didn’t bother me but it did bother Dan so it’s up to personal preference.
- Matcha and hot water: This is an important step to making matcha because whisking it quickly (or in a blender) with very hot water helps to release the flavors of the matcha. If not, your latte may just taste of ginger and coconut.
- The matcha bits: As you sip your latte and get near the bottom, you may notice matcha bits that have sunk. I just like to warn first-time matcha drinkers because it can be startling to get a whole swig of matcha.
how to make a matcha latte(with photo & video!)
Be sure to scroll to the recipe card for the full recipe!
Step one: add your matcha to hot, nearly boiling water and whisk vigorously until frothy. Stir in honey ginger syrup.
Step two: heat the milk in a sauce pan or the microwave and then use a handhelf frother to froth it with the collagen.
Step three: combine the matcha and coconut milk and enjoy!
video of how to make the recipe
helpful tips
- Strain the mixture if desired but if you use a microplane to grate the ginger, I don’t find it necessary. If you plan to strain, you can just use a small ginger piece and simmer a little longer to infuse the flavor.
- Peel the ginger using the back of a spoon or simply grating the outside to remove the skin. You can also just use ginger that’s already minced or grated (available in the produce section).
- To use ground ginger use ¼ teaspoon of ground ginger in place of the grated ginger.
- Keep stirring the coconut milk to keep it from burning on the stove and keep the heat on low to medium.
common questions
If you aren’t sure if it’s ceremonial grade, check the color. It should be bright green, like Kermit the Frog green. We often use a matcha labeled as everyday matcha that I wouldn’t have known was good for drinking unless I looked at the color.
Yes, you can store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Just give it a stir before enjoying it again. This is also a great way to make an iced version by making a large batch and just storing it in the fridge to cool down.
I love to sip it alongside a protein French toast casserole, banana bread without butter, or a protein biscuit with jam on it. If your taking it on the go and need a snack to pair it with try our Honey Roasted Everything Bagel Cashews Recipe!
Recipe
Ginger Matcha Latte Recipe (high protein option!)
Equipment
- 1 frother handheld or electric
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon matcha (ceremonial grade powder)
- 2 tablespoon hot water
- 1 cup coconut milk (full fat)
- 1 scoop collagen (Orgain is preferred (18g), optional)
- 2 tablespoon honey ginger syrup (or ½ teaspoon grated ginger and 1 tablespoon honey)
Before you start!
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Instructions
- Add your matcha powder to hot, nearly boiling water and whisk vigorously until frothy.
- Add everything else to a small pot and heat through while mixing constantly. You can also do this by heating the milk in the microwave, then frothing with a handheld frother or in an electric frother.
- Combine the matcha and milk mixture in a mug or in the pot. Then enjoy!
Video
Notes
- Matcha: It’s super important to use ceremonial grade matcha as opposed to culinary matcha. Ceremonial is much sweeter, bright green in color, and made for drinking, while culinary will be darker in color and is made for baking so the bitterness is broken down more.
- Coconut milk: I like to use canned coconut milk, but as long as you're using full-fat coconut milk, canned or boxed will work just fine. You can use almond milk, oat milk, or any other plant-based milk of choice but the flavor won't be the same.
- Strain the mixture if desired but if you use a microplane to grate the ginger, I don’t find it necessary. If you plan to strain, you can just use a small ginger piece and simmer a little longer to infuse the flavor
- Peel the ginger using the back of a spoon or simply grating the outside to remove the skin. You can also just use ginger that’s already minced or grated (available in the produce section).
- To use ground ginger use ¼ teaspoon of ground ginger in place of the grated ginger.
- Keep stirring the coconut milk to keep it from burning on the stove and keep the heat on low to medium.
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.
This is really good! Thank you!