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Easy Matcha Green Tea Latte Recipe | Low Calorie Energy Boost

By Erika in Beverages

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If you’re looking for a low calorie, delicious way to take a (guilt-free) break in your day, try my easy matcha green tea latte recipe! Not only does this low calorie treat taste amazing, but it also can provide you with a (likely much-needed) energy boost too.

If you’ve never tried a matcha green tea latte, you are in for a treat! It has a rich, earthy flavor that’s counterbalanced with sweetness from vanilla extract and stevia. Fair warning: this drink is addictive! It tastes amazing and you’ll feel amazing after drinking it too!

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Healthy Coffee Substitute

When I decided to quit drinking coffee a few years ago, I wanted something more than just black or green tea each morning. Something fun, warm, and yet still healthy. That’s when I discovered matcha green tea and started making a matcha latte each morning.

Oh my goodness. From the first sip, I was hooked! Talk about one of the best lattes ever.

This simple little recipe is a game-changer, my friends. A matcha green tea latte provides natural energy that’s not near as overstimulating as caffeine and it’s absolutely delicious. It’s like heaven in a drink.

hot matcha latte in mug

Low Calorie, Sugar-Free Matcha Latte

I’ve tweaked my recipe over the past couple of months and settled on this simple and amazingly delicious version. I also had some health goals I wanted this latte to hit, and I’m happy to say I nailed it!

This Matcha Green Tea Latte recipe is:

  • dairy-free
  • soy-free
  • refined sugar-free

Even better? This scrumptious matcha green tea latte has just 50 calories per serving!  So that means you can drink it pretty much guilt-free. Cheers!

homemade Starbucks copycat drink

Quick Matcha Green Tea Latte

Another thing: this latte recipe is incredibly simple. You can make it in less than 5 minutes.

I know, I know. I’ve read how you’re supposed to treat matcha green tea carefully and stir it “just so” as to ensure the perfect flavor. Um, no. I don’t have that kind of time.

If it isn’t quick-and-simple, it’s not going to happen. At least at my house! I just want my morning latte and I want it now. Don’t you?

healthy matcha green tea latte

Ingredients

  • Matcha green tea powder – you may have to do a bit of trial and error to find one that you like, but I definitely recommend organic if possible.
  • Your favorite dairy-free drink of choice (I prefer almond milk)
  • Vanilla extract
  • Stevia drops – This is the same one I use. It will last a long time – I still have half my bottle of stevia, and I’ve used it almost daily for four months!
organic matcha powder in a bag

A Note on Sweetener

About the sweetener: you will need something because matcha green tea is very bitter. I never sweeten my drinks, but even I have to have a little sweetener to combat the bitterness.

I’ve tried different types of unrefined sweeteners in this matcha green tea latte recipe, including maple syrup and honey, but I always come back to the stevia drops.

The stevia seems to pair the best with the matcha green tea, adding a subtle sweetness without taking anything away from the delicious green tea flavor.

That being said, I like using the drops as opposed to powder because it lets you control the amount of sweetness in your drink. Everyone has different preferences, so start with just a few to see if it’s sweet enough for you. If not, you can always add more!

How to Make a Matcha Latte

Now that you know why you need to make yourself a matcha green tea latte stat, and what you’ll need to make it, here’s how to do it!

First, warm 2 cups of almond milk on the stove or in the microwave until it reaches your desired temperature. You don’t want it too hot (definitely not boiling.)

I usually heat my almond milk in a saucepan on high for 4 minutes.

pot of almond milk on the stovetop

Pour into a blender, preferably one of those single-serving cups. I have a Ninja blender and love it! (It’s not as high-powered as a fancy Vitamix, but it’s not nearly as expensive, either.)

Note: If you don’t have a blender (or it’s a pain to use every morning), you can put all the ingredients in a tightly capped Mason jar and shake well.

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pouring dairy free milk into small blender

Then add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract…

adding vanilla extract to recipe

…1/2 to 1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder (I recommend starting with less, then increasing as you determine what quantity works for you).

keto friendly matcha powder added to recipe

And 3-5 drops of stevia. Remember, you can always go back and add more if needed!

adding a drop of liquid stevia to blender

Blend for 3-5 seconds, just enough to get a bit of froth on the top.

blending matcha green tea latte

Open the lid slowly as the pressure can cause the hot liquid to splash out.

bird's eye view of bubbly matcha drink

Then pour into a mug and enjoy!

how to make a matcha latte at home

One batch equals two servings, but I readily admit to drinking both servings each morning. I hope you give this matcha latte a try—it really does feel like a treat every morning!

Benefits of Matcha Green Tea

Now that I’ve convinced you to give it a try, here are just a few of the benefits you can look forward to reaping! Matcha green tea is like green tea on steroids; one cup of matcha tea is like 10 cups of regular green tea.

And green tea is great because studies have shown drinking green tea can help boost your metabolism and maybe even help with weight loss.

Matcha green tea can also help increase energy levels and not just a quick boost, but sustained energy for hours. Isn’t that what every mom needs?

There are a ton more benefits to matcha green tea – you can learn about some of those here and here. It’s safe to say that this stuff is awesome for you!

matcha powder in a bowl

More Delicious Lattes to Enjoy

  • Healthy Homemade Mocha Latte
  • Lavender Matcha Green Tea Latte
  • Copycat Starbucks Iced Green Tea Latte
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Easy Matcha Green Tea Latte

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This 40-calories-per-serving Matcha Green Tea Latte provides long-lasting energy, takes less than 5 minutes to make, and has no dairy, soy, or refined sugar!

  • Author: Erika Bragdon
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 5 mins
  • Yield: 2 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups almond milk (or your favorite non-dairy beverage)
  • 1/2–1 tsp matcha green tea powder
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3–5 drops liquid stevia

Instructions

  1. Warm 2 cups of almond milk on the stove or in the microwave until it reaches your desired temperature. You don’t want it too hot (definitely not boiling.)
  2. Pour into a blender, preferably a single-serving blender cup.
  3. Add the matcha green tea powder, vanilla extract, and stevia drops.
  4. Blend for 3-5 seconds.
  5. Serve warm.

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    Filed Under: Beverages, Paleo, Recipes Tagged With: dairy-free, latte, matcha, refined sugar-freePublished on October 8, 2024

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    About Erika

    Erika Bragdon is a flower essence practitioner and a second-generation homeschooling mom with 3 kids at home and 1 in college. She enjoys her chickens, goats, and gardening on a small farm in New Hampshire, and is passionate about sharing flower essences and more ways to renew body, mind, and soul with moms.

    Comments

    1. diane says

      January 18, 2016 at 4:08 pm

      I almost bought some matcha green tea powder the other day but wasn’t sure what to do with it. Looks delicious! Might have to go pick some up!

      Reply
    2. Ellen Christian says

      January 18, 2016 at 5:57 pm

      I don’t think I’ve ever tried Matcha Green Tea before. It does sound like a good afternoon pick me up.

      Reply
    3. Shelley says

      January 18, 2016 at 6:06 pm

      Mmmm… my sister made me something like this about a year ago and I think we need to bring it back with this simple recipe. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    4. Vera Sweeney says

      January 18, 2016 at 6:45 pm

      I love the idea behind this latte!! I am a huge tea girl and have been working on making better drink choices, I am going to have to try out this recipe!

      Reply
    5. Aubrey says

      January 19, 2016 at 12:17 am

      I have never had a latte before. This looks refreshing.

      Reply
    6. jamila says

      February 22, 2016 at 1:50 pm

      i love green tea lattes its basically the only this i drink at starbucks but i know starbucks isn’t quite as healthy as this recipe! which I’m excited to try already have matcha powder waiting to be used! when i clicked the link you provided for the stevia drops it took me to the english toffee flavour is that what you use in your drink?

      thanks again for this easy recipe.

      Reply
      • Erika says

        February 25, 2016 at 10:22 am

        Hi Jamila! Yes, I use the English toffee flavored stevia drops, though more recently I’ve discovered erythritol sugar and prefer that. I use just 1/2 tsp and there’s no after taste or blood sugar spikes either! (I should update post, huh?)
        Hope you enjoy it !:)

        Reply
    7. Chrizanna says

      January 10, 2017 at 4:20 pm

      This recipe looks like the best replacement for my Starbucks green tea latte habit. Is there any way I can make this without the stevia?

      Reply
      • Erika says

        January 10, 2017 at 6:02 pm

        Yes you can! I now drink this daily with just the almond milk, vanilla extract, and matcha green tea.
        If you do prefer a sweetener, erythritol is a good alternative to stevia.

        Reply
    8. Beverly McEntee says

      November 3, 2017 at 11:38 pm

      I love your soup recipe. Can’t believe I never made my chicken soup recipe your way. In fact, you have made mea big fan with youriinteresting web pages! Please keep me posted! Greetings from Boston’s North Shore

      Reply
    9. Andi says

      December 9, 2017 at 2:55 pm

      Can you use green tea bags with regular milk and honey or sugar?

      Lol, is it obvious that I don’t have the ingredients for this?

      Reply
    10. Tannie says

      April 29, 2018 at 9:45 am

      I bought the matcha tea shaker from David’s tea. It is so easy and simple to use and you can take it on the go.
      I use mine daily sometimes twice a day

      Reply
    11. Lora Meyers says

      January 3, 2019 at 7:54 am

      Have been drinking matcha for several years..usually 2-4 times daily. Usually use mostly water with about 3 T creamer, with great results! Use 1/2 packet Splenda. Will try this recipe…sounds delicious!

      Reply
      • Erika says

        January 7, 2019 at 1:27 pm

        I hope you enjoy it, Lora!
        I have almost used almond milk instead of water. Not sure why, I just did it and it works for me. I feel like water would taste, well watered down to me. Hmm…

        Reply
    12. Tricia says

      January 8, 2019 at 4:34 pm

      I tried it with skim milk, 1/2cup of mountain spring water and added a 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon…It was amazing…I can’t have Almond milk so I improvised..The cinnamon gave it that extra kick..

      Reply

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