Cashew Matcha Latte, Low-carb, Vegan and Easy
Ready to elevate your beverage experience? Meet Cashew Matcha Latte, it’s delicious, nutritious, loaded with mood-boosting antioxidants and healthy fats! In just 10 minutes, you can enjoy this cozy, low-carb, vegan treat any time. Treat yourself and indulge in a delightful sip today!Nutritional Information* :Serving size: 1 Mug Carbs: 18.6g Fibre: 10.2g Net Carbs: 8.4g
Equipment
- Small, deep saucepan
- Immersion blender/stick
- Strainer
- Measuring spoons
- Wooden Spoon
- Serving Mug/Cup
Ingredients
- 1½ cups Unsweetened Almond Milk (350ml/12 oz) I use the Silk brand, but the unsweetened vanilla flavoured will also work.
- 1 tsp Matcha Tea Powder Buy it online or at a health store.
- 18 Raw cashews (28g) Buy them unsalted from most supermarkets.
- 2 tsp Sweetener any sweetener you have on hand. I use Volupta from Costco.
Instructions
- Combine unsweetened almond milk, sweetener, and cashews in a small, deep saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently, until steam rises, then lower the heat.
- Continue simmering on a low heat for about 5 minutes, but do not allow it to boil. This will soften the cashews, making them ready for blending with the milk.
- Reduce the heat to low, and grind the cashews in the milk using an immersion blender until thoroughly blended and frothy.
- You may need to move the immersion blender slightly up and down while keeping it immersed in the milk to catch any large pieces of cashews at the bottom.
- While keeping the heat low, use a sieve to add matcha powder to the milk to help break up any lumps in the matcha that may have formed during packaging.
- Use the immersion blender again to mix everything thoroughly and create a smooth texture. You will notice that it transforms into a delightful light green and frothy texture.
- Once the latte is smooth and frothy, turn off the heat, pour it into your favourite mug, and enjoy!
Notes
How to make this latte without an Immersion Blender
If you don’t have an immersion blender, you can still make a delicious cashew matcha latte by following these instructions:- First, heat a mixture of cashews, milk, and sweetener in a saucepan until it’s warm.
- Then, transfer the mixture to a powerful electric blender, such as a Ninja or Vitamix, that’s designed for making smoothies.
- Add the matcha and blend everything until it’s smooth.
- If the latte has cooled down too much, you can heat it again in the saucepan or pour it straight into a mug.