HOMEMADE BANANA MATCHA LATTE
Liven up your matcha ritual with this homemade banana bread syrup. Enjoy iced or hot!
Servings: 1 matcha
Ingredients
Banana Bread Syrup:
- 1 large ripe banana, mashed
- 1 ½ cups water
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Matcha Latte:
- 3 ounces water (cold or hot)
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder
- ⅓ - ½ cup milk of choice
- 1-2 tablespoons of the banana bread syrup
Instructions
Make the syrup:
- In a small saucepan, combine the mashed banana, water, maple syrup, cinnamon sticks, and nutmeg.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve, and pour the banana bread syrup into an airtight glass container. This mixture can be kept in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days.
Make the latte:
- Add the water to a small glass or bowl. Spoon the matcha powder through a fine mesh sieve to break up any clumps.
- Whisk the matcha into the water in a front-to-back motion until slightly frothy on top.
- Add ice to your serving glass. (Note, this can also be served hot; just use hot water.) Pour in the matcha and top with milk of choice.
- Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of banana bread syrup. Sip and enjoy!
Nutrition
Vitamin C: 1mg