Soy Free Vegan Oat Milk Strawberry Matcha Latte
This layered drink is a feast for the eyes before it even hits your lips — vivid pink strawberry sauce at the base, creamy frothed oat milk in the middle, and a deep green matcha crown on top. The homemade strawberry sauce is cooked down with maple syrup until it's glossy and jammy, giving every sip a bright, fruity sweetness that pairs beautifully with the grassy, slightly bitter notes of ceremonial-grade matcha. Oat milk is the natural hero here, delivering a naturally creamy, neutral base that froths up beautifully without any soy-derived ingredients to worry about. Pouring the matcha over the back of a spoon is the little trick that keeps those gorgeous layers intact right up until you're ready to stir and drink. It's the kind of café-style beverage that looks like it took serious skill but comes together with just a saucepan, a whisk, and a blender. Whether you're cutting out soy for health reasons or just trying to avoid it in your daily drinks, this is the kind of recipe that makes the swap feel completely effortless and honestly even more delicious.
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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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