This Healthy Matcha Latte is a delicious way to enjoy the earthy flavour and health benefits of matcha green tea, without all the fat and calories! Make it without refined sugar, dairy-free and vegan!
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If you’ve been a reader of thebusybaker.ca for any length of time you probably already know that I’m all about finding ways to make my favourite recipes with a healthy twist, and trying to save money and calories whenever possible. This absolutely DELICIOUS Healthy Matcha Latte is my favourite way to do all those things – it’s lower in fat and calories, it’s absolutely cheap to make, and it tastes even BETTER than a Starbucks Matcha Latte drink!
How to make a latte healthy
Since we’ve been on a healthy-eating streak so far in 2019, I’ve been looking for ways to enjoy some of my favourite treats minus all the fat and calories in coffee shop lattes. I absolutely LOVE a good Starbucks Matcha Latte, but did you know that the Matcha flavour comes from a Matcha-infused sugar syrup!?!? At least in this part of the world it’s impossible to order a Matcha latte that’s low in sugar, so of course I had to come up with a homemade version that would rival my favourite from Starbucks. Swapping out the sugary syrup for an all natural sweetener like honey, maple syrup or agave nectar is the best place to start because those sweeteners add both sweetness AND flavour (my personal favourite is honey for the flavour)! Use your favourite low fat dairy milk or even your favourite non-dairy milk (light coconut milk is my favourite!) to make it vegan and dairy-free.
How to make a Matcha Latte
Simply heat your choice of milk over medium heat until it reaches a simmer. Reduce the heat slightly, adding your choice of sweetener and vanilla. Add the matcha powder straight to the milk, OR dilute it in a few tablespoons of boiling water in the bottom of your mug and pour the hot milk overtop. It’s quick to make, totally delicious, and you’ll be able to skip the Starbucks line!
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Healthy Matcha Latte (Starbucks Copycat)
This Healthy Matcha Latte is a delicious way to enjoy the earthy flavour and health benefits of green tea, without refined sugar, dairy-free and vegan!
Recipe: Ingredients
- 3 cups milk (use your favourite non-dairy milk, if desired)
- 2 tablsepoons honey, maple syrup or agave nectar (use more if you like it very sweet)
- a few drops of real vanilla extract
- 5-6 teaspoons Matcha Green Tea Powder
- 2-3 tablespoons hot water
Recipe: Instructions
- Heat the milk in a small pot on the stove over medium heat until it reaches a simmer.
- Add the honey, maple syrup or agave to the milk, along with the vanilla, and whisk to combine until a foam forms on top of the milk.
- Add the matcha powder to a small bowl and pour the hot water overtop, stirring to make a liquid paste. (If you're making 2 individual servings in mugs, add approx. 3 teaspoons matcha powder to the bottom of each mug and pour 1-2 tablespoons of water into each mug, stirring well).
- Pour the sweetened milk over top of the diluted matcha and top with the foam.
- Enjoy, or store in mason jars in the fridge and re-heat to serve.
Recipe: Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Healthy Matcha Latte (Starbucks Copycat)
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 158
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 7mg2%
Sodium 154mg7%
Potassium 573mg16%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Sugar 20g22%
Protein 17g34%
Vitamin A 1250IU25%
Calcium 448mg45%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
This is exactly the way I want to start my day! So much more budget friendly too than going out.
Glad you liked the recipe!
So much better making it at home. The flavor is amazing and love knowing exactly what’s in it.
Thanks Sabrina! So glad you loved it!!
This is so perfect for my afternoon drink! A must try recipe!
Hope you love it! 🙂
How fabulous this matcha latte looks! I will try it today!
Thanks!! 🙂
I can’t wait to try this looks incredible!!
Thanks so much! 🙂
Looks great! Those flavors are simply irresistible and I will definitely have this on the table, love it!
Thanks 🙂
I improvised the recipe by microwaving the milk for 1.5 minutes cause I wanted to. Love this recipe. My mom usually makes it with condensed milk and how unhealthy it sounds to me is just widjeodjeidjd so thank you for this recipe !!
You’re welcome Sya! Glad to hear you found the perfect way for you to enjoy it!🙂
What kind of powder do you use? I can’t find any that are low cal or low fat. The one at Trader Joe’s had 8 grams of fat!
I use this one https://amzn.to/2MWvCsT (affiliate link) Enjoy ☺️
Can I use molasses for sweetnesses? What brand are you using for matcha? Mine separated out leaving the powder on bottom.
You could I suppose. Did you dissolve the matcha powder in the hot water first? This should prevent any separation. Be sure the Matcha you’re using is pure (no sugar or any other additives).
I wouldn’t recommend it. Molasses has such a strong and distinctive flavour that it will overpower this latte. As for matcha powder I use this one https://amzn.to/2MWvCsT(affiliate link) Enjoy!☺️
What brand of Matcha powder do you use?
I use this one https://amzn.to/2MWvCsT (Affiliate link) Enjoy☺️
Delicious!
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