Cinnamon Roll Iced Matcha (Printable Version)

A refreshing iced matcha drink infused with cinnamon and vanilla and topped with creamy protein foam.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Matcha Base

01 - 1 teaspoon high-quality matcha powder
02 - 1/4 cup hot water at 175°F (not boiling)
03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
05 - 3/4 cup milk of choice (dairy or non-dairy, e.g., oat, almond, soy)
06 - Ice cubes

→ Protein Foam

07 - 1/4 cup cold milk of choice
08 - 1 scoop (about 15 grams) vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey (optional)

→ Garnish

12 - Pinch of ground cinnamon

# How to Make It:

01 - Whisk matcha powder with hot water until smooth and frothy.
02 - Stir in ground cinnamon and maple syrup or honey until fully dissolved.
03 - Fill a tall glass with ice cubes, then pour in the milk.
04 - Pour the matcha-cinnamon mixture over the milk and ice, stirring gently to combine.
05 - In a separate bowl or shaker, mix cold milk, protein powder, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and sweetener.
06 - Whip the mixture with a milk frother or small whisk until thick, creamy, and foamy.
07 - Spoon the protein foam generously over the iced matcha latte.
08 - Sprinkle with a pinch of ground cinnamon and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Refreshing and energizing iced matcha latte
  • Creamy high-protein foam with cinnamon roll flavor
02 -
  • Use oat milk for a creamy bakery-like note or almond milk for a lighter taste
  • Adjust sweetness to taste or omit for a lower-sugar version
03 -
  • For a stronger cinnamon roll flavor use a dash of brown sugar syrup instead of maple syrup
  • Try adding a pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth
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