Fish Free Vegan Oat Milk Strawberry Matcha Latte
This vibrant layered drink is the kind of thing that stops a scroll and makes you want to drop everything and head to the kitchen. A silky strawberry sauce — made by simmering fresh or frozen berries down with maple syrup until jammy and sweet — forms the base, followed by creamy frothed oat milk and a carefully whisked ceremonial-grade matcha poured over the back of a spoon for that gorgeous, café-worthy layered effect. Every single ingredient here is plant-based and naturally free from seafood or fish-derived additives, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden ingredients sneaking into your glass. Oat milk does a beautiful job standing in for dairy, turning silky and foamy when blended or frothed, and it pairs with the earthy matcha and bright berry sweetness in a way that feels genuinely indulgent. The strawberry sauce gets strained through a fine-mesh sieve so the texture is completely smooth and luxurious — no chunky bits, just pure fruit flavor. It's the kind of drink that looks like it took serious barista skill but comes together with a saucepan, a whisk, and about fifteen minutes of your time.
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2 servings
For the strawberry base
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp water
For the matcha
- 2 tsp ceremonial-grade matcha powder
- 4 tbsp hot water (175°f / 80°c), divided
For the latte
- 2 cups oat milk
- 1 cup ice
Instructions
- 1
Combine the strawberries, maple syrup, and 2 tbsp water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries have broken down and the mixture is syrupy, about 4–5 minutes. Transfer to a blender or use an immersion blender and blend until smooth, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl, pressing on the solids. Set aside to cool slightly.
- 2
Sift the matcha powder into a small bowl to break up any clumps. Add 2 tbsp of the hot water (175°F / 80°C) per serving — 2 tbsp for each bowl if making individually — and whisk in a brisk zigzag motion until the matcha is fully dissolved and a light foam forms on the surface, about 30 seconds.
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