Matcha Recipe: An Easy Coffee Alternative in 5 Minutes!
Looking for a hit of caffeine that won't leave you jittery? Look no further than this matcha recipe--complete with a festive pink topping perfect for Valentine's Day!
Ingredients
- 1 cup oat milk
- 1 teaspoon ceremonial grade matcha powder
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- beetroot powder optional
Instructions
- Warm oat milk (1c) in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until just warm (do not boil, as this is too hot for the matcha).
- While milk is warming, place matcha powder (1tsp), maple syrup (1tsp), lemon juice (1tsp), and cinnamon (1/4tsp) in a single-serve blender.
- Once oat milk is warm, add to other ingredients in a blender.
- Blend for at least 30 seconds to dissolve the powder and create a frothy topping.
- Drink immediately in your favorite mug!
Notes
Notes: If you've never had matcha tea, you may want to start with 3/4 teaspoons of matcha powder and/or add more sweetener, as it can be an acquired taste.