Low Fat Iced Matcha
Cool, creamy, and effortlessly refreshing, this Low Fat Iced Matcha recipe is the ultimate guilt-free indulgence for matcha lovers. Featuring vibrant matcha green tea powder paired with the smoothness of cold skim milk, this drink delivers on flavor while staying light on calories. The recipe is sweetened with just a touch of honey or your favorite natural sweetener, ensuring a customizable sweetness level to suit your taste. Ready in just 10 minutes, this iced matcha requires minimal effort but delivers maximum frothiness and flavor, thanks to a quick whisking technique that ensures the matcha dissolves smoothly. Perfect for hot summer afternoons or as a midday energy boost, this low-calorie matcha latte is served over ice for a perfectly chilled, creamy sip. Whether you're looking for a cafe-worthy treat or a healthier alternative to sugary beverages, this Low Fat Iced Matcha ticks all the boxes for a refreshing, antioxidant-rich pick-me-up!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder
- 2 tablespoons hot water
- 1 cup skim milk
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 teaspoon honey or sweetener of choice
Instructions
Start by sifting 1 teaspoon of matcha green tea powder into a small bowl to remove any clumps.
Add 2 tablespoons of hot water (approximately 175°F or 80°C) to the matcha powder.
Use a bamboo whisk (chasen) or a small regular whisk to mix the matcha and water until the powder is completely dissolved. Aim for a smooth and frothy consistency.
In a separate glass, fill it with 1 cup of ice cubes.
Pour 1 cup of cold skim milk over the ice.
Add the dissolved matcha mixture into the glass containing milk and ice.
Stir the mixture well to combine matcha with milk until you achieve a consistent color.
Add 1 teaspoon of honey or your preferred sweetener, and stir well to blend.
Serve immediately with a straw for sipping. Enjoy your refreshing low-fat iced matcha!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
112 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 7 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 102 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.0 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.1 g | ||
| Protein | 9.2 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 336 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 479 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
