My iced matcha latte recipe gives you 10 grams of protein with no added sugar. it’s creamy, energizing, and has a subtle sweetness thanks to the vanilla protein powder. If you’re looking for a new refreshing drink that has less caffeine than coffee, you’ve gotta try this easy iced matcha latte!
Iced Protein Matcha Latte Recipe (Starbucks Copycat)
After making my copycat pink drink way lower in sugar than the original, I knew the Starbucks iced matcha latte would be next on my list to make.
According to their website, the iced Starbucks matcha lattes have 28 grams of sugar! No thanks, I’ll stick with mine that has 1 gram of sugar for the whole drink, but also has an added protein boost.
Green tea powder, vanilla protein powder, and your choice of milk are all you need for this creamy iced matcha latte. It’s a fraction of the price than from a coffee shop, and be can customized to your preferences!
The vibrant green color is really pretty, and it makes the perfect afternoon drink for a hot day.
Do you need a matcha bowl?
The short answer is no! But if you already have a matcha bowl and bamboo whisk, absolutely use it.
If you’re new to making matcha at home, an inexpensive milk frother will do the trick!
It’s all I’ve used for making matchas at home and it works perfectly well. You’ll love this recipe with it!
Understanding grades of matcha
Matcha is made from finely ground young green tea leaves.
Understanding ceremonial grade matcha versus culinary grade matcha can be confusing.
Ceremonial-grade matcha is high-quality matcha powder and is more delicious to drink on its own. It is used in part of traditional Japanese tea ceremonies and is also a more fine powder, making it easier to mix in.
In contrast, culinary-grade matcha is better for recipes and has a more bitter taste to it.
Simple ingredients you’ll need for the perfect iced matcha latte
Scroll down to view the recipe card below for the full ingredients list, nutrition facts, and step-by-step instructions.
- water
- ceremonial grade matcha powder
- unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- vanilla protein powder
- ice
How to make this iced green tea latte recipe
Step 1: In a small bowl or cup, mix the water with the matcha powder using a frother until it is fully combined.
Step 2: In your drinking glass, froth the milk with the protein powder. Add ice, pour in the matcha mixture, and enjoy!
Watch me make my protein matcha iced latte
The full how to video can be watched below, or on my YouTube channel!
Want to make this a hot drink instead?
You can absolutely turn this into a hot drink instead of an iced version.
I like to flip my amount of hot water with milk, so it’s less milky, and more hot water is used for a hot matcha latte recipe.
I also use about half the amount of protein powder in my hot version, but that is totally up to your preference! I like my iced drinks a touch sweeter than my hot drinks.
The way it is made is the same, so follow those steps listed above with the hot water swap and enjoy your delicious hot matcha!
What to pair your drink with
Are you enjoying your iced matcha at breakfast or as a midday pick-me-up? Here are some favorite recipes we enjoy with iced matcha!
- Banana breakfast cookies
- Chocolate chip chickpea muffins
- Spinach and feta egg bites
- High protein overnight oats
- No bake coconut balls
- Chocolate brownie baked oatmeal
Substitutions, optional variations & dietary adjustments
Below you’ll find a list of substitutions that will work well in this delicious iced matcha lattes recipe.
If you try something different out, please leave a comment below letting us all know how it turned out!
Matcha powder – Try this recipe using black tea powder or chai tea powder instead!
Unsweetened almond milk – Use your favorite type of milk whether it’s cashew milk, oat milk, soy milk, hemp milk, coconut milk, or dairy milk.
Vanilla protein powder – The protein powder sweetens this drink slightly. If you opt not to use protein powder, you can use a little maple syrup or simple syrup instead.
More cold drinks you’ll love
- Starbucks pink drink copycat recipe
- Cucumber celery green juice
- Vitamin C smoothie
- Raspberry arnold palmer
- Dairy free eggnog
Iced Protein Matcha Latte Recipe (Starbucks Copycat)
Ingredients
- 2 ounces water
- 1/4-1/2 tsp ceremonial grade matcha powder
- 6 ounces unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
- 2 tbsp vanilla protein powder
- ice
Instructions
- In a small bowl or cup, mix the water with the matcha powder using a frother until it is fully combined.
- In your drinking glass, froth the milk with the protein powder. Add ice, pour in the matcha mixture, and enjoy!
Nutrition
If you try this easy matcha latte recipe, I’d love it if you left a star rating and comment below letting me know how it turned out!
XO
Heather
4 comments
I’m OBSESSED! Love this low sugar and protein version!
Yay! So glad you like it Jill!
The maths isnt adding up 2 TABLESOONS of WHEY – but one scoop is 25grams protein and you claim the serving is 10grams…how? plus most SCOOPS of Whey / 2 TB WHEY would equate to 90 calories a scoop…..can you explain your calorie count and protein count?
Hi Lorena! 2 tbsp is about 1/2 a scoop of protein powder. Most scoops are 1/4-1/3 cup, depending on the brand that you use. Hope that helps!