Vanilla Bean Protein Matcha Latte
This Vanilla Bean Protein Matcha Latte is lightly sweetened, creamy, and packed with 22 grams of protein. Made with matcha powder, whey protein powder, oat milk, and vanilla bean paste, this is a refreshing and delicious high-protein drink.
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Why This Recipe is So Good
- First off, this iced protein matcha latte is filled with 22 grams of protein. It’s filling and quick to make in 10 minutes, so it’s great whenever you are extra busy or want a delicious and easy way to add more protein to your diet.
- Matcha naturally contains less caffeine than coffee, so if you are sensitive to caffeine or looking for a quick caffeine boost with fewer jitters, matcha is a great option to try. Start with ¾ teaspoon or 1 teaspoon of matcha, then increase to 1 ½ teaspoons if you feel comfortable doing so.
- This is the best protein matcha drink, but made with less sugar than Starbucks or other coffee shops. This recipe is lightly sweetened, made with 5 ingredients, and it can be easily customized to your preference. Use an all-natural sweetener, switch out the protein powder for a vanilla or chocolate-flavored one, or add strawberry or mango puree to switch up the flavor.
Recipe Ingredients
Protein powder. I used an unsweetened, unflavored whey protein powder. One serving will give you 22 grams of protein. If you are using a sweetened or vanilla-flavored protein powder, omit the added sugar in this recipe.
Matcha powder. Ceremonial-grade matcha powder is bright green and has a smooth, grassy flavor. Try to avoid using culinary-grade matcha because it can often have a bitter flavor and brownish-green color. This culinary-grade matcha is my favorite if you do decide to use it for drinks.
Milk. I used a creamy barista blend oat milk, but really any milk will work here, almond, soy, coconut, dairy milk, etc.
Vanilla. Vanilla bean paste gives a rich and robust vanilla bean flavor without any artificial flavorings. Pure vanilla extract can be used instead. Omit vanilla bean paste or extract if using a vanilla-flavored protein powder.
How to Make This Vanilla Bean Protein Matcha Latte
All ingredients, measurements, and instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Prepare the matcha
In a small bowl, whisk together warm water, matcha powder, vanilla bean paste, and cane sugar until combined and frothy using either a bamboo matcha whisk or a milk frother.
Mix protein powder until combined and frothy
To your serving glass, add cold water and whey protein powder. Use an electric milk frother to whisk until combined and frothy. (I find that whisking the protein powder with water, separate from the milk, helps it blend better without any clumps.)
Add matcha mixture to your protein drink then serve
Pour in oat milk or your milk of choice, then add the prepared matcha mixture. Stir to combine, taste, and add additional sweetener if desired, then serve with ice.
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Vanilla Bean Protein Matcha Latte
Equipment
- Matcha whisk set
- Electric milk frother or shaker bottle
- Glass cup with glass straws
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons warm water
- 1 ½ teaspoons matcha powder ceremonial grade
- ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract
- 1 – 1 ½ teaspoon cane sugar or to taste
- 3 – 4 tablespoons cold water
- 1 serving of plain unsweetened whey protein powder 1 serving for me is 22 grams of protein
- 6 ounces oat milk or your milk of choice
- Ice for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together warm water, matcha powder, vanilla bean paste, and cane sugar until combined and frothy using either a bamboo matcha whisk or a milk frother.2 tablespoons warm water, 1 ½ teaspoons matcha powder, ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste, 1 – 1 ½ teaspoon cane sugar
- To your serving glass, add cold water and whey protein powder. Use an electric milk frother to whisk until combined and frothy. (I find that whisking the protein powder with water, separate from the milk, helps it blend better without any clumps.)3 – 4 tablespoons cold water, 1 serving of plain unsweetened whey protein powder
- Pour in oat milk or your milk of choice, then add the prepared matcha mixture. Stir to combine, taste, and add additional sweetener if desired, then serve with ice.6 ounces oat milk, Ice for serving
Notes
Tips and Tricks
- If you want to skip the refined sugar, naturally sweeten this protein latte with honey, maple syrup, or stevia.
- Milk. Dairy milk, oat milk, almond milk, or coconut milk will work here.
- Use a milk frother to blend the protein powder with cold water until smooth and frothy without any clumps. I like to do this before adding milk.
- Protein powder. This recipe uses an unsweetened, unflavored whey protein powder. If using a flavored or sweetened protein powder, omit the sugar used in this recipe or taste and add additional sweetener to taste.
