Seed Oil Free Vegan Strawberry Matcha Latte

Total time25 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.7

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Seed Oil Free Vegan Strawberry Matcha Latte

This layered iced drink is the kind of thing that stops people mid-scroll — vivid pink strawberry syrup at the base, creamy oat milk in the middle, and a deep green matcha crown on top. Every ingredient here is exactly what it sounds like: fresh or frozen strawberries, maple syrup, matcha powder, plant-based milk, and ice. There are no refined vegetable oils, no emulsifiers, no mystery additives hiding in a store-bought syrup or flavored powder. The strawberry layer is made from scratch in about five minutes on the stovetop, then strained into a clean, jewel-bright syrup that tastes intensely of real fruit. Whisking the matcha separately with water that's just below boiling keeps it smooth and never bitter, and pouring it over the back of a spoon creates that gorgeous floating layer effect. It's a genuinely beautiful drink that comes together with pantry staples and zero compromise on what goes into your glass.

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Ingredients

2 servings

For the strawberry syrup

1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled and halved
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp water

For the matcha

2 tsp ceremonial or culinary-grade matcha powder
3 tbsp hot water (not boiling, about 175°f / 80°c)
1 tsp maple syrup (optional)

For the latte

1 ½ cups oat milk or other plant-based milk, cold
1 ½ cups ice

Instructions

1
Combine the strawberries, 2 tbsp maple syrup, and 2 tbsp water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally and pressing the berries with the back of a spoon, until the strawberries have broken down and the mixture is syrupy, about 4–5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes, then press through a fine-mesh strainer into a small bowl, discarding the solids. You should have about 3–4 tbsp of strawberry syrup.
2
Sift the matcha powder into a small bowl or measuring cup to break up any clumps. Add the hot water (about 175°F / 80°C — not boiling, which can make matcha bitter) and whisk vigorously in a zigzag motion until the matcha is fully dissolved and no dry powder remains, about 30 seconds. Stir in the optional 1 tsp maple syrup, if using.

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