Matcha & Green Tea Recipes

A touch of honey balances the bitterness of matcha in this healthy latte recipe. For a nondairy latte, swap unsweetened almond, soy or coconut milk for the low-fat milk.

Serving Size: one 12-oz. latte

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 cup boiling water
• 1 teaspoon matcha tea powder
• 1 cup low-fat milk
• 1 teaspoon honey

• PREPARATION

  1. Blend boiling water with matcha powder in a blender until foamy. Heat milk with honey until almost boiling. Vigorously whisk the milk until frothy. Pour the milk into a mug, then pour in the tea.

  NUTRITION

  Per serving: 124 calories; 2 g fat (2 g sat, 1 g mono); 12 mg cholesterol; 18 g carbohydrates; 6 g added sugars; 18 g total sugars; 8 g protein; 0 g fiber; 109 mg sodium; 390 mg potassium.
  Nutrition Bonus: Calcium 31%
  Carbohydrate Servings: 1
  Exchanges: 1 low-fat milk, 1/2 other carbohydrate