Gluten-Free Matcha Latte
By the Gluten Free Recipes team ·
This vibrant and creamy gluten-free matcha latte, boasting earthy matcha notes balanced with your choice of sweet liquid. Its smooth texture and invigorating flavor make it the perfect pick-me-up any time of day.
At a glance: This easy drinks and smoothies recipe yields 2 servings in about 23 minutes (3 min prep, 20 min cook). It uses 5 ingredients — including ceremonial grade matcha powder, unsweetened almond milk or other dairy-free milk, maple syrup or preferred sweetener — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more drinks and smoothies recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Matcha Latte: When preparing this drinks and smoothies recipe, when sourcing your matcha powder and dairy-free milk, it is essential to look for certified gluten-free labels. This helps prevent accidental exposure to gluten from shared processing equipment or ingredients in manufacturing In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Matcha Latte: This recipe is naturally gluten-free, focusing on pure matcha and dairy-free milk. Always ensure your matcha powder and any flavored milks are certified gluten-free to avoid cross-contamination.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp ceremonial grade matcha powder
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk or other dairy-free milk
- 1-2 tbsp maple syrup or preferred sweetener (adjust to taste)
- 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk the ceremonial grade matcha powder with about 2 tablespoons of the dairy-free milk until a smooth paste forms, ensuring no clumps remain. This step is crucial for a lump-free latte and should take about 1-2 minutes.
- 2
In a blender, combine the matcha paste, the remaining dairy-free milk, maple syrup, and pure vanilla extract. Add the ice cubes to the blender.
- 3
Blend on high speed for approximately 60-90 seconds, or until the mixture is completely smooth and has a frothy, creamy consistency. Listen for the blender to achieve a uniform sound, indicating all ingredients are well incorporated.
- 4
Taste the matcha latte and adjust the sweetness by adding more maple syrup if desired. Blend for another 10-15 seconds to incorporate any added sweetener.
- 5
Pour the vibrant green matcha latte into two glasses. Serve immediately to enjoy its refreshing temperature and delightful texture.
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Tips & Notes
- Warm milk (not hot) is key for yeast-based recipes — aim for 105–115°F to activate yeast without killing it.
- Refrigerate maple syrup after opening and use within a year.
- Scrape a real vanilla bean pod into the batter and steep the pod in warm milk for 10 minutes for intense flavor.
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