The Easiest Frozen Matcha Latte Ever!
This cool and refreshing frozen matcha latte is a simple and delicious low-carb drink. Skipping the drive-through and making your latte at home adds up to huge calorie, carbohydrate, sugar savings – not to mention the savings for your wallet as well.
Next time you’re craving a sweet frozen treat, just follow this simple recipe with only 3 ingredients!
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Why you’ll love this recipe
- It’s low carb. One frozen matcha latte has only 3 grams of carbohydrates but tastes sweet thanks to the stevia.
- There are no added sugars. With zero added sugar, your homemade latte is the ultimate diabetes-friendly drink.
- It’s quick and easy to whip together. This recipe comes together with only 3 ingredients and in less than 2 minutes. Just toss the ingredients into the blender and enjoy.
- You’ll get an energy boost without the jitters. Matcha has an advantage over coffee when it comes to your morning wake-up. While coffee has only caffeine, which can hit your bloodstream in as little as 15 minutes, matcha has another super ingredient. The L-theanine and caffeine work together to boost your energy while reducing stress levels.
What you’ll need
Matcha powder- You can use culinary grade or ceremonial grade matcha, although culinary grade will be much more budget-friendly. Matcha tea is high in antioxidants associated with a reduced risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.
Stevia- This natural sugar-free sweetener dissolves beautifully in drinks like coffee and tea. It’s 200-300 times sweeter than sugar, so you only need a small amount for a big effect! If you aren’t a fan of the taste of stevia or want to try a different sugar-free sweetener, give monk fruit or allulose a try.
Sugar-free almond milk- For a creamy frozen latte without all the carbs and sugar, sugar-free almond milk works perfectly in this recipe.
How to make this recipe
- Combine matcha powder, water, and stevia in a blender and pulse until fully dissolved.
- Add the ice and pulse until the ice crushes.
- Transfer to 2 tall glasses, and fill them with almond milk (you can add more or less to your taste). Sprinkle more matcha on top if desired and enjoy!
FAQs
If you love the earthy flavor of matcha but don’t want to sweat on a hot summer day, this is the perfect drink for you. The stevia adds just enough sweetness to this frozen latte but none of the calories or carbohydrates.
Matcha tea does contain caffeine. A half of a teaspoon of matcha powder has 25-35 mg of caffeine.
A small (12-ounce) frozen matcha latte from Dunkin Donuts is 240 calories, a medium (24 ounces) is 360 calories, and a large (32 ounces) is 480 calories.
Nutrient Comparison of Homemade Frozen Matcha Latte vs Dunkin Donuts Frozen Matcha Latte
| Nutrients | Homemade Frozen Matcha Latte (16 ounces) | Dunkin Donuts Frozen Matcha Latte w/ skim milk (16 ounces) |
| Calories | 45 | 320 |
| Carbohydrates | 3 grams | 73 grams |
| Added Sugars | 0 grams | 67 grams |
| Fat | 2.5 grams | 0 grams |
| Protein | 1 gram | 5 grams |
Why this recipe works for people with diabetes
Hot and frozen coffee or tea drinks from coffee shops and fast food joints are often packed with sugar and calories– not ideal for someone with diabetes. This homemade version allows you to enjoy a fun and flavorful summertime favorite without sending your blood sugar sky high.
Overall, matcha tea is a good choice for diabetes when drank in moderation. It’s rich in antioxidants that can aid weight loss, reduce the risk of diabetes, support heart health, and more.
Caffeine and diabetes don’t always mix for every person. You need to decide how caffeine affects your blood sugar to determine how much is healthy for you. If you can tolerate moderate amounts of caffeine, the low caffeine content (only about half of that in a cup of coffee) makes this a perfect pick-me-up for an afternoon treat.
Other recipes you’ll enjoy
Want to enjoy more delicious drinks that won’t spike blood sugar? Then you need to give these quick and easy recipes a try:
Belly Fat Blasting Summer Berry Smoothie
Chocolate Peanut Butter Keto Milkshake
Are you ready to give this low carb matcha latte a try? Then what are you waiting for? Go grab your blender and get ready to enjoy this refreshing low sugar latte while you relax and unwind. And after you try it (and hopefully love it like I do), remember to give it a 5-star rating & share it with me on Instagram by tagging me @ErinPalinskiWade
The Easiest Frozen Matcha Latte Ever!
Equipment
- 2 tall glasses
Ingredients
- 1½ tbsp matcha powder
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp stevia (or your favorite sweetener)
- ice cubes
- 1 cup sugar free almond milk
- enough cubed ice to fill 2 glasses
Instructions
- Combine matcha powder, water, and stevia in a blender and pulse until fully dissolved.
- Add the ice and pulse until the ice crushes.
- Transfer to 2 tall glasses, and fill them with almond milk (you can add more or less to your taste).
- Top with a bit more matcha and enjoy.