Iced Banana Matcha Latte Recipe (Easy and Dairy-Free)

Creamy and sweet, this Iced Banana Matcha Latte is a delicious, 3-ingredient fuss-free energy boost. This delicious blended green tea latte recipe is naturally sweetened (zero added sugar) and is a ridiculously tasty treat perfect for mornings or a mid afternoon slump.

Creamy and sweet, this Iced Banana Matcha Latte is a delicious, 3-ingredient fuss-free energy boost. This delicious blended green tea latte recipe is naturally sweetened (zero added sugar) and is a ridiculously tasty treat perfect for mornings or a mid afternoon slump.

Hey Internet, this matcha tea recipe is giving dessert but it's a delicious drink you can have every morning if you'd like! Think banana milkshake vibes but with the earthy flavor of matcha added in!

We've actually got a number of matcha recipes on our site by now, including Matcha Fudge, Vegan Matcha Cookies, Matcha Milkshakes, Matcha Overnight Oats, Vegan Matcha Pound Cake, and a Vegan Matcha Mug Cake. We also REALLY like banana, and have recently made Banana Chia Pudding with Caramelized Bananas, traditional Vegan Banana Pudding, Vegan Banana Bread, and Banana Bread Vegan Baked Oats. Banana and matcha is SUCH an underrated duo, though, so we're excited to talk about this banana matcha latte today.

This recipe is actually an oldie but a goodie (originally published in early 2020). Let us put it to you this way: As we're writing this update, it is July 2026 and we're STILL making and loving this iced banana matcha latte recipe!

It's a dessert-style upgrade to your usual iced matcha latte. The natural sweetness of banana is SO GOOD with the matcha powder. If you think matcha tastes like grass, we're going to guess that you've only had cheap matchas.

Why You'll Love This Banana Matcha Latte

• Simple Ingredients: All you need for this recipe are some ripe bananas (we prefer frozen overripe banana for better more sweet banana flavor and a very creamy texture), plant milk of choice, and matcha powder! Sure, there's tons of add-ins you could do (more on that later), but if you want to keep it simple, you really only need those 3 ingredients.
• Super Quick: This recipe comes together in just 5 minutes! So you can have your caffeine boost without it taking a lot of your time in the morning.
• No Fuss: Even though the proper way to make matcha is with a bamboo whisk and a matcha bowl, we are blending this recipe so it's really not necessary. Of course, if you want to make it that way, you totally can.

What is Matcha?

Matcha comes from the green tea leaf, but the leaves are a little bit different from the kind you'd find in Sencha, the more common green tea leaf that you would find in tea bags.

The green tea plants used to make matcha are grown for a longer time in the shade, and after harvesting their stems and veins are removed, and the remainder of the leaves are stone ground into a fine green powder.

Matcha tea is higher in caffeine than Sencha green tea leaves. The flavor is different as well.

Matcha tea, especially higher grade matcha known as ceremonial grade (as opposed to culinary, more on this shortly) when heated or blended, even in water, the tea is a creamy, smooth texture.

Ceremonial grade v.s Culinary grade... what's the difference and is it really worth it to pay more for ceremonial grade if I don't plan on hosting a Japanese Tea Ceremony (side note: we actually would love to attend one of these)?

Well, ceremonial grade is more expensive as it's usually designated high enough quality to be used in Japanese Tea Ceremonies. Ceremonial matcha can be expensive but there are some brands that are more moderately priced. When in doubt, look at reviews, especially customer photos. The darker, more vibrant green the powder is, the better the quality and taste. If it appears more yellow green or more flat in color, it might not have the best flavor.

Culinary grade (much more yellow-green) can be somewhat bitter if being used just as tea. It is commonly used in baked goods and other cooking.

But for the best flavor when making hot matcha or other matcha drinks, we definitely recommend with going with a better quality matcha powder. When making hot matcha, ceremonial matcha will also give a smooth consistency and next-level good flavor.

There are also tons of health benefits in matcha, such as polyphenols and L-theanine.

Ingredients

Pick up the following basic ingredients for this delicious banana green tea latte recipe the next time you're at your local grocery store. See the recipe card at the bottom of this post for full ingredients, instructions, and accurate nutrition information (to the best of our ability; please consult your physician, registered dietitian, or healthcare professional if you have specific dietary needs or need to meet certain daily values of any nutrient). we give substitutions for the ingredients in the section below this one, so most people can still make this recipe!

• ½ to 1 Teaspoon Matcha Powder: If you are newer to matcha, you may want to start off with a half teaspoon, but usually we do about a teaspoon or two per serving.
• 1 Medium Banana, Frozen: We prefer to use frozen overripe bananas (spotty bananas) because they have a better banana flavor and more sweetness. If your bananas aren't frozen you can still use them, and maybe add in a handful or two of ice cubes!
• 1.5 Cups Non-Dairy Milk of Choice: Almond milk, oat milk, soy milk, coconut milk, etc. are all great here, just use your favorite or whatever you have on hand! We usually use shelf stable soy milk because it has a nice amount of protein and we buy them a box at a time and they last a long time until we need to open them. We also make soy milk yogurt out of them!
• 1 Pitted Medjool Date, Optional: This is to add a little more sweetness but it isn't necessary. Feel free to add pure maple syrup or your favorite liquid sweetener too.

Substitutions

• Matcha: This wouldn't be a matcha latte recipe without matcha, but you could use this formula with espresso powder or hōjicha (roasted green tea), for example.
• Banana: It wouldn't be a banana matcha latte recipe without banana! But you could use other frozen fruit (such as mango or strawberries, yum!). For a creamy consistency, add a couple tablespoons of coconut cream!
• Milk: Add whatever milk you like of course. If you're out of plant milk, a quick tip is to blend a tablespoon of nut butter with a cup or a cup and a half of water to make a quick single serving of plant milk.
• Optional Additions: A sprinkle of cinnamon (or extra cinnamon if you like that a lot), a splash of vanilla extract (this makes it taste like a banana bread matcha latte!), a tiny pinch of salt, protein powder, or a little bit of coconut cream are lovely additions to this delicious latte.

How to Make a Iced Banana Matcha Latte

1. Add the ingredients to the blender: Add the non-dairy milk, matcha, frozen banana (break it into chunks if it isn't already), and pitted medjool date (if using, or sweetener of choice).
2. Blend until smooth: Blend until fully smooth. It may take a minute or two depending on the strength of your blender.
3. Taste test: Taste it and adjust if needed. Not sweet enough? Add another date or a little sweetener of choice. If using maple syrup, we use about 1-2 tablespoon per serving but the right amount for us is not necessarily the right amount for you. Not enough banana flavor? Try adding a couple of banana slices extra. Too thick? Add a small amount of plant milk.
4. Serve: Enjoy immediately! Feel free to top with our vegan cold foam or whatever else you like.

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