Iced matcha infused with cinnamon and vanilla, topped with creamy protein foam for a tasty, energizing drink.
# What You'll Need:
→ Matcha Base
01 - 1 teaspoon high-quality matcha powder
02 - 1/4 cup hot water (about 175°F, not boiling)
03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
05 - 3/4 cup milk of choice (dairy or plant-based)
06 - Ice cubes
→ Protein Foam
07 - 1/4 cup cold milk of choice
08 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (about 15 grams)
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey (optional)
→ Garnish
12 - Pinch of ground cinnamon
# How to Make It:
01 - Whisk matcha powder with hot water until smooth and frothy.
02 - Stir ground cinnamon and maple syrup or honey into the matcha mixture until fully incorporated.
03 - Fill a tall glass with ice cubes and pour in the milk.
04 - Pour the matcha-cinnamon mixture over the milk and ice, stirring gently to blend.
05 - In a separate bowl or shaker, combine cold milk, protein powder, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and sweetener.
06 - Whip the protein mixture with a milk frother or whisk until thick and foamy.
07 - Spoon the protein foam generously over the iced matcha latte.
08 - Sprinkle with a pinch of ground cinnamon and serve immediately.
