Iced Keto Matcha Latte
A cafe-style iced matcha latte made at home with almond milk, a splash of cream, and monk fruit. Bright, grassy, and sugar-free at 3 grams of net carbs.
Cafe matcha without the sugar syrup
Most iced matcha lattes at the counter start with a sweetened matcha blend, which stacks up carbs fast. Making it at home means you control the sweetener and the milk, so a tall glass costs you a few grams instead of thirty.
Ceremonial or culinary grade matcha both work here. Whisk it with a splash of warm water first to break up the clumps, then pour it over ice and cold milk with a little cream for richness. A pinch of monk fruit rounds out the grassy edge.
It comes together in about three minutes, no espresso machine required.
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Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder
- 2 tablespoons hot water
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, cold (net carbs →)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (net carbs →)
- 1 to 2 teaspoons monk fruit sweetener (net carbs →)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional) (net carbs →)
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- 1Sift the matcha into a small bowl or mug, add the hot water, and whisk briskly until it turns smooth and frothy with no clumps.
- 2Stir the monk fruit and vanilla into the matcha until dissolved.
- 3Fill a tall glass with ice and pour in the cold almond milk and heavy cream.
- 4Pour the matcha over the top, stir to combine, and serve cold.
Nutrition (per serving)
Recipe FAQ
How many carbs are in a keto matcha latte?
This homemade version has about 3 grams of net carbs per glass, mostly from the small amount of matcha and the cream. A sweetened matcha latte from a coffee shop often runs 25 grams or more because of the sugar syrup and sweetened milk, so making it yourself saves a large chunk of your carb budget.
Why does my matcha taste bitter?
Water that is too hot scorches matcha and makes it bitter. Use hot but not boiling water, around 175 degrees Fahrenheit, and whisk it well to aerate. Higher grade matcha also tastes noticeably smoother and less astringent than a cheap culinary powder.
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