This Collagen Matcha Latte Recipe is made with only 4 ingredients! It’s dairy-free, refined sugar free & paleo! Plus it’s low calorie and high protein!
I absolutely adore staying home with my kids. I couldn’t imagine my life being any different, and I love that I get to experience every magical moment of their sweet little lives.
However, sometimes the days can seem long. And come nap time at 2 pm after a day of homeschool, grocery shopping, disciplining, playing and cooking I’m in serious need of a pick-me-up.
This Collagen Matcha Latte has become a go-to for me on the afternoons when I need some fuel to motivate me to keep on keeping on and doing the rest of the necessary tasks for the day, {read: make dinner}.
It’s low-calorie, high-protein, easy to make {we’re taking 4 ingredients & 3 minutes people} and {of course} really yummy! Plus the matcha delivers a little dose of caffeine for an afternoon energy boost!
I usually don’t post caloric/nutritional information because I never have {and never will} count calories. However, the stats on this Collagen Matcha Latte are so amazing that I had to take a pause and mention them here:
Collagen Matcha Latte Recipe Nutritional Information:
(Based on using Unsweetened Almond/coconut blend for the non-dairy milk & 2 scoops of collagen powder).
160 calories
18 g protein
20 g collagen
34 mg caffeine (about the same as 1/3 cup of coffee)
This Collagen Matcha Latte promotes healthy digestion & gut health, improves muscle recovery, and gives your hair, skin and nails a beauty boost! Plus it’s packed with antioxidants, increases metabolism and boosts immunity.
How to make this Collagen Matcha Latte Recipe
Could a recipe BE any easier?! {for inflection watch this clip and thank me later…}. Literally pour the ingredients into your Vitamix, blend, wait two minutes and drink.
There’s no stove or boiling water or any other fancy methods required because the Vitamix is such a powerhouse that it gets the latte all warm and steamy {see pic above} all on its own. You just stand there and watch while your latte is made. Oh the beauty of simplicity!
1 or 2 scoops?! This Collagen Matcha Latte can be made with 1 or 2 scoops of collagen protein powder. I typically opt for 1 because I just like it that way! The powder is flavorless so the amount does not impact the taste at all! The only thing that changes is the frothiness! If you use 2 scoops get ready for a super frothy {but still irresistibly yummy} latte!
Collagen Matcha Latte Recipe: Substitutions
There are only 4 ingredients in this recipe, but here are a few possible ways to switch things up:
Non-dairy milk:
My favorite option for this recipe was this Coconut/Almond Milk blend. It keeps the drink low-calorie but the coconut milk imparts a rich and delicious flavor! I also thoroughly enjoyed using lite canned coconut milk and regular old almond milk! Just be sure to use unsweetened varieties to keep the refined sugar out of this recipe!
Honey:
Raw honey is my favorite way to sweeten this drink. You absolutely can omit it if you like your lattes unsweetened! Maple syrup is another great option!
That’s it! I don’t recommend omitting the Collagen or Matcha {because hello then it wouldn’t be a Collagen Matcha Latte}!
More delicious & healthy coffee recipes:
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- This dairy-free mocha latte is SO GOOD! I make it all the time!
I’m a huge fan of bulletproof coffee, this keto bulletproof coffee looks amazing! - Paleo Hot Chocolate is not a coffee drink, but you could certainly add some brewed coffee or espresso powder and it’d be so yummy!
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Collagen Matcha Latte
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut almond milk {or coconut milk}
- ½ tsp matcha green tea powder
- 1 TBS raw honey
- 1-2 scoops Vital Proteins unflavored collagen powder 2 scoops yields a VERY frothy latte! If you don't like lots of froth stick with 1 scoop!
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in the container of your Vitamix blender.
- Blend starting on low speed and increasing to high for 2-3 minutes or until the mixture is warm.
- After two minutes, turn off the machine, carefully remove lid (because warm steam will come pouring out) and pour into your favorite mug.
- Cozy up and enjoy!
Nutrition
Well I’m off to make myself a Collagen Matcha Latte and revel in the fact that three of my four kids are napping {and one is reading} right now.
Question: What do you do to fight the afternoon slump?!
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Janelle
I don’t have a vita mixer but did this in pan on the stove top, and added a tbsp. Of coconut oil!, wisked ingredients So yummy! 💚 cheers🍵
Laura
Thank you Janelle! I often make it on the stovetop too when babies are sleeping! 😉
Leta
Do you have a suggestion for a matcha powder that you use?
Laura
Hey Leta! I have used this one: Jade Leaf Matcha.
Sarah @ Bucket List Tummy
Beautiful photos! I have still not tried macha, this looks like the perfect reason to do so!
wendy
i made a frothy mess 😛 but it was yummy ~
Laura
LOL Wendy! Yes two scoops makes a TON of froth! 😉 I will make a more specific note about that!
Kelli
I adore anything matcha! Love how simple and nourishing this smoothie is – for sure a great pick-me-up!