Honey Free Vegan Oat Milk Strawberry Matcha Latte
This layered drink is a feast for the eyes before you even take a sip — vivid pink strawberry sauce at the bottom, creamy frothed oat milk in the middle, and a deep green matcha crown on top. The strawberry base is made by simmering fresh or frozen berries with maple syrup until they break down into a silky, jewel-toned sauce, which means every drop of sweetness comes from real fruit and pure maple — no honey or bee-derived ingredients anywhere in the recipe. Ceremonial-grade matcha brings a grassy, slightly umami depth that plays beautifully against the bright berry layer, and whisking it with water at the right temperature keeps it smooth and lightly foamy rather than bitter or gritty. Frothing the oat milk — whether in a blender or with a handheld frother — gives the whole drink a café-worthy creaminess that holds its own against dairy alternatives. Pouring the matcha slowly over the back of a spoon is the little trick that keeps those gorgeous distinct layers intact right up until you stir it all together. It's the kind of drink that makes a regular afternoon feel like a genuine treat.
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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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