A cozy spin on a seasonal favorite, this hot chocolate matcha latte with almond milk combines cocoa powder, matcha powder, maple syrup, & dairy-free milk to make a creamy, decadent holiday treat. It’s not only delicious, but it’s also healthy too! Top with your favorite hot cocoa toppings- marshmallows, chocolate, and whipped cream- and enjoy!
What Makes This Recipe Great
It’s cold outside and I love warming up with a cozy mug of hot cocoa and enjoying this festive season. I figured, why not enjoy this chocolatey beverage with my beloved matcha green tea?
From this idea, I’ve created a cozy, creamy, and delicious hot chocolate almond milk matcha latte. While it might sound like an odd combo, it’s actually a really lovely blend of flavors.
Simply combine the ingredients, froth the milk, and pour. Serve with yummy toppings like whipped cream, mini marshmallows, shaved chocolate, and/or cinnamon. If you’re like me, you’ll be drinking this hot chocolate matcha almond milk latte all season long!
Ingredient Notes
See the recipe card below for the full list of ingredients.
Matcha: Not all matcha green tea powder is created equal. I highly recommend high-quality, ceremonial-grade matcha for a superior flavor. This is my favorite – use code JEAN5 for 5% off.
Cocoa Powder: Use unsweetened cocoa powder or cacao powder. This adds a rich chocolate flavor without any sweetness.
Maple Syrup: I don’t love drinks that are too sweet, so 2 tsp of maple syrup tasted perfect to me. Feel free to add more if you like.
Almond Milk: I used almond milk in this recipe. If you want it richer you can use thick cashew milk or full-fat coconut milk. If you aren’t dairy free, you can use heavy cream or regular milk.
Toppings: Optional. Whipped cream, mini marshmallows, shaved chocolate, and/or cinnamon.
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Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a small mug, combine the matcha powder and cocoa powder. Add hot water and use a matcha whisk or a handheld frother to whisk until combined and frothy.
- Add maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt, and whisk again to combine.
- Heat and froth the milk in an electric milk frother or on the stovetop until it just starts to simmer. Whisk to froth.
- Pour over the matcha and cocoa powder mixture.
- Serve warm, and top with whipped cream, marshmallows, shaved chocolate, and/or cinnamon, if desired.
Tips & Tricks
Milk Frother: You can use an electric frother (I have this one and love it), or a handheld milk frother, like this one. A standard matcha whisk will also work!
Best Matcha to Use: I recommend using ceremonial-grade matcha. My favorite is Pique. Use code JEAN5 for 5% off your order.
Iced Matcha: If you want to turn this hot chocolate matcha latte into an iced one, simply follow steps 1 and 2. Once combined, pour over a glass filled with ice and fill the rest of the glass with cold almond milk.
Recipe FAQs
Matcha is a high-quality green tea that is ground into a fine powder. I love matcha not only for its taste but that it also has many health benefits, including:
-Improving skin.
-High in antioxidants.
-Improving heart health.
-Helping with weight loss.
-Lowering blood pressure.
-Lowering cholesterol.
-Protecting the liver.
-Improving brain function.
-May help in preventing cancer.
Yes! The flavors blend so well together. It may sound like an odd pairing, but I promise it’s delicious.
Matcha is full of health benefits as stated above. Combined with unsweetened cocoa powder, almond milk, and an all-natural sweetener like maple syrup, this cozy beverage is delicious AND healthy. It’s just 99 calories, and 10 net carbs per cup.
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Hot Chocolate Matcha Latte with Almond Milk
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Ingredients
- 1½ tsp matcha powder use code JEAN5 for 5% off my favorite matcha!
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup hot water
- 2 tsp maple syrup or more to taste
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1 cup almond milk or any dairy free milk
- OPTIONAL: whipped cream, mini marshmallows, shaved chocolate, and/or cinnamon to serve
Instructions
- In a small mug, combine matcha powder and cocoa powder. Add hot water and use a matcha whisk or a handheld frother to whisk until combined and frothy.
- Add maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt, and whisk again to cominbe.
- In an electric frother or on the stovetop, heat the milk until it just starts to simmer. Whisk to froth.
- Pour over the matcha and cocoa powder mixture.
- Serve warm, and top with whipped cream, marshmallows, shaved chocolate, and/or cinnamon, if desired.
Notes
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This was so yummy!
So glad you enjoyed it!