Matcha lovers love this, Matcha Milkshake! This delicious and healthy drink only uses 4 full ingredients: non-dairy milk, teaspoons of matcha, scoops of ice cream. This is perfect for non-coffee drinkers. So satisfyingly quick to blend!
Into special drinks like this? We also have Rice Coffee and Cantaloupe Juice recipes.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This creamy milkshake takes just a few minutes to make. It’s creamy, sweet, and packed with the earthy flavor of the matcha. Great for a warm day or a midday energy boost.
It can be made dairy-free by using vegan ice cream and almond milk. Matcha milk or matcha desserts are full of antioxidants and give you a gentle energy lift. No worries of jitters from drinks like coffee!
Fun fact about me: I always like the sweeter side, so I always add more ice cream. Yeah, I know much about sugar-loading, lol!
Ingredients
Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:
- Matcha green tea powder
- Almond milk
- Vanilla ice cream
- Ice cubes
See the recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
1. In a blender, add ice cubes, vanilla ice cream or sorbet, almond milk, and matcha green tea powder.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Taste and adjust the matcha or sweetness level as needed.
4. Pour into your favorite glass and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Substitutions and Variations
- Ingredient Swap
Use vegan coconut ice cream instead for a more tropical flavor.
You can swap almond milk with soy milk for a more creamy blend. - Variation
Adjust the amount of Matcha powder if you want a lighter or stronger taste.
Add chunks of a strawberry or a few bananas for a fruitier twist.
Pour in some vanilla extract for extra flavor. - Mistake to Avoid
Don’t skip blending long enough—ice chunks will ruin the texture.
Always use hard ice cream, not melted. - Storage Tips
- This milkshake doesn’t freeze well, so don't put it in the freezer. Enjoy it fresh for the best flavor and texture.
- If needed, store in the fridge for 1 day. But re-blend or shake again before serving.
FAQs
Matcha Milkshake
Ingredients
- 1 to 2 teaspoons Matcha green tea powder
- ½ to 1 cup almond milk
- 4 to 5 large scoops vanilla ice cream or non-dairy sorbet for vegan option
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- In a blender, add ice cubes, vanilla ice cream or sorbet, almond milk, and matcha green tea powder.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust the matcha or sweetness level as needed.
- Pour into your favorite glass and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Watch The Recipe Video!
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Need to cool down FAST because it's scorching hot outside? This Matcha Milkshake is icy and creamy - just what your afternoon needs.
Lizzy says
Delicious recipe, Lainey!! Love it!
Anika says
Great recipe!