Creamy Matcha Latte With Coconut Milk (Dairy-Free)

This delicious creamy matcha latte with coconut milk is perfect iced or hot. It’s a great alternative to coffee and you can make it yours with cinnamon, vanilla, or ghee!

This Creamy Matcha Latte with Coconut Milk recipe post is written by Ashlee of simplholistic. Read more about her below.

My Delicious Morning Elixir Without Coffee

Can you even imagine your morning without coffee?

One crazy thing about me is that I never have and do not drink coffee!

The flavor is blehhh to me and I don’t particularly love the effects it has on my health and my clients’ health. Instead, I have my favorite morning elixir without coffee and reap the benefits of that good ol’ green tea!

Here’s another fantastic coffee-free morning latte recipe!

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What’s the Hype With Matcha?

Matcha is all the hype but do you actually know what it is and what the health benefits are?

Green tea is known by all as an antioxidant powerhouse you can sip on. Matcha is that x1000 since it’s the concentrated form of green tea. 1 serving of matcha powder is equivalent to 10 servings of green tea!

One of the most powerful compounds in matcha green tea is the EGCG (epigallocatechingallate). I’m obsessed with EGCG and have studied it quite extensively. This antioxidant fights against cancer, scavengers for free radicals, supports brain health and is an all-around superfood.

It’s important when you are shopping for matcha that you find a high-quality source that is 3rd party tested for pesticides and heavy metals. Tea leaves are extremely delicate and are heavily sprayed during the growing season. In addition, they often contain high levels of heavy metals like arsenic and lead. 

Homemade Coconut Milk for the Win

One of the ingredients in the recipe below is my homemade coconut milk.

I make my own so I don’t have to dodge the gums, soy, sugar, natural flavors, and synthetic vitamins and minerals.

Plus, it’s so dang simple to whip up in just a couple minutes. All you need is coconut flakes/shreds/cream and filtered water. I’ll throw a couple of variations below for you. You can make it your own by adding maple syrup, adaptogen powders, vanilla or cinnamon. 

Coconut cream version

• 2 Tbsp coconut cream (no gums)
• 2 cups filtered water
• Blend it up and voila

Coconut shreds version

• 1 cup coconut shreds
• 4 cups filtered water
• Blend and strain with a nut milk back if you want it smoother

Morning Matcha Elixir

INGREDIENTS TO MAKE CREAMY MATCH LATTE WITH COCONUT MILK

• 1 cup homemade coconut milk or raw milk
• 1 serving organic matcha powder
• 1 tbsp vanilla bean ghee
• splash of organic vanilla
• 1/2 tsp organic cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp organic maple syrup
•  OR 1/2 Medjool date (so good!)

INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE CREAMY MATCH LATTE WITH COCONUT MILK

• Add all ingredients into a high-speed blender and blend for 1 minute on high
• That’s all!
• If you want it warm, heat your coconut milk first

TIPS WHEN YOU MAKE CREAMY MATCH LATTE WITH COCONUT MILK

• An extra boost I give mine sometimes is CBD oil. I just add the serving into the mug once I’m done blending. It’s a fantastic way to support your endocannabinoid system. 

I can’t wait for you to try it! Tag me (@simplholistic) and Kusum (@sveeteskapes) on Instagram when you do. We love to re-share your creations!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR ASHLEE

Ashlee is from Alaska and is a sustainability and wellness, travel blogger.

She is a Holistic Nutritionist and dedicates her time to simplifying wellness, even on the go. You’ll find her traveling the world in her sprinter van with her husband and rescue pup, Gilligan! Say hello — @simplholistic