Cashew Matcha Latte, Low-carb, Vegan and Easy
Try this Cashew Matcha Latte – a delicious and wholesome drink packed with mood-boosting antioxidants and healthy fats.Also, it’s detoxifying, bone-strengthening, low-carb, and vegan. Treat yourself 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
1) Warm the milk, sweetener and cashews
- Combine unsweetened almond milk, sweetener, and cashews in a small, deep saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer on medium heat until steam rises, stirring frequently.
- Continue on a slow simmer for about 5 minutes, but do not allow it to boil. This will soften the cashews and make them ready for grinding.
2) Grind the cashews
- Reduce the heat to low, and grind the cashews in the milk using an immersion blender until fully 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 at the bottom.
3) Sieve matcha powder into the milk and blend
- 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.
4)Pour the latte and serve
- Once the latte is smooth and frothy, turn off the heat, pour the latte into your favourite mug, and enjoy!
Notes
Best Tips and Suggestions
- 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 up again in the saucepan or pour it straight into a mug.
- Ensure the latte is not too hot but just warm enough to drink after pouring it into a mug.
- Simmer the latte for about 5 mins to soften the cashews, ready for grinding.
- Use a deep saucepan to avoid spillage when grinding the cashews into the milk.
- Let the latte sit in the mug for a minute or two, allowing froth to form on the top layer.
- Always use Matcha green tea powder instead of green tea bags for this recipe. Using green tea bags won’t result in the desired taste or texture.
Variations
- Use less cashews or add more almond milk for a thinner consistency in your latte. However, this will result in a thinner foam on top.
- Pour the latte into a travel mug to enjoy it on the go, or let it cool and pour it over ice cubes for an iced latte.
- Add chai spice, cinnamon, or turmeric into the almond milk mixture to bring a whole new level of flavour to this latte.
- You can create a cashew paste instead of using raw cashews by blending soaked cashews with fresh water. Although untested in this recipe, it could potentially work.