Vanilla Matcha Latte with Oat Milk (4-Ingredient)

Close up on a see-through mug containing a bright green oat milk vanilla matcha latte.

5 from 2 votes

Vanilla Matcha Latte with Oat Milk (4-Ingredient)

This simple oat milk vanilla matcha latte is so creamy, done in 5 minutes, super rich in flavor and extra satisfying! You can use a real vanilla bean or vanilla extract: both will give you such an amazing deep flavor. I will also show you how to make this matcha latte 1- using a blender without having to use any fancy tools OR 2- using a traditional bamboo whisk. You will also have the option of making hot matcha lattes or iced matcha lattes following this recipe. This version is made completely dairy-free and is so easy to make right at home!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 188kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Equipment

Blender

Ingredients

2 cups plain oat milk or choose your favorite kind of milk
1 vanilla bean, scraped OR 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract (not teaspoon)
2- 2½ tsp green tea matcha powder ceremonial grade if possible, culinary grade works too
1 tbsp maple syrup or to taste, any sweetener works

Instructions

SKIP THIS STEP IF USING VANILLA EXTRACT: Place the vanilla bean on a wooden board and slice it lengthwise using a sharp small knife. Try to cut only the top portion of the shell (as opposed to all the way through), I find it easier to get the tiny black seeds that way.
Open up the bean using your fingers and place the blade of your knife at one extremity, perpendicular to the bean without slicing it. Then, remove the seeds by scraping the interior of the bean: the seeds should stick to your blade.
In a small sauce pan, combine the milk with the vanilla bean seeds (or vanilla extract). Also, add the emptied vanilla bean (if using). Warm up on low-medium heat until it becomes steamy and thicker (don't let it boil). Remove from the heat and discard the emptied vanilla bean.
Transfer the warm milk in a blender and add the maple syrup and matcha powder. Blend on high until combined and frothy, about 30-60 seconds.
Pour into a mug and enjoy warm. This recipe makes for 2 small servings or a larger matcha latte.

Video

Notes

To make an iced vanilla matcha latte: simply combine all the ingredients cold (except for the emptied vanilla bean shell) into a blender and blend on high until frothy. To serve, pour over a tall glass filled with ice cubes. Enjoy right away. As a side note, I do believe that when using a real vanilla bean, the flavor becomes more intense if warming up the milk with the seeds/bean. Consider using vanilla extract instead when making an iced version for best flavor.
I used this ceremonial matcha tea powder from Matcha Organics online.
You don't have to use a blender, you can also make it using a bamboo whisk. Check out the post for more details!
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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