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.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 4 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 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
- 1
Into a bowl, sift the matcha powder to prevent clumping.
- 2
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.
- 3
Lift the bamboo whisk a little higher and slowly whisk out the larger bubbles if you like a micro foam (optional). Set aside
- 4
Combine half of the milk with the banana, sugar, and vanilla extract if using. Blend until smooth.
- 5
Pour into a glass over ice, then mix in the remaining milk.
- 6
Pour the matcha over the banana milk mixture.
- 7
Optional: garnish with a brûléed banana and enjoy :)
- 8
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.