This coconut cashew matcha latte is super creamy with just the right hit of caffeine. Ground vanilla and coconut butter make it extra good!
I know I’ve done a ton of drinks with cashews lately, but somehow I was gifted two Costco bags of raw cashews (both purchasers did not realize they were raw hehe) relatively recently so… forgive me? Maybe someone out there is in the same predicament and totally appreciates the cashew frequency. I’ve been turning to matcha in the mornings lately because it’s a much more chill caffeine buzz that keeps me feeling more steady. Plus this drink with cashews and coconut butter is so creamy and comforting first thing.
Matcha is made from stone ground, shade-grown tea leaves. The fine powder mixed with hot water results in an earthy, rich and mellow beverage that is enjoyed in Japan, and all over the world. I love this history of matcha piece on the Mizuba Tea website (I have had their matcha when I was in Portland—so great!). If you are looking for a more traditional way to enjoy matcha, Candace Kumai has a recipe and how-to video on her site—along with so many delicious matcha creations.
And some links this week! I feel really good about this particular bunch, and hope you enjoy them as much as me. Hope you all get a little rest and some time in the sunshine over the weekend. All my xo’s
ARE YOU READY FOR NEW EMOJIS? Avocado finally!
I was kind of crushed when our Raptors were knocked out by Cleveland but! Watching the series reminded me of the greatness that is Kyrie Irving as Uncle Drew. Then I wasted a million hours re-watching all the episodes.
City workers are buying Shake Shack with your fountain wishes.
Added to my summer list: Go on a night hike lit by the moon. Sounds creepy but also nice.
I’m all about those morning rituals and getting the tough stuff out of the way first thing. If you like to get up early, a few tips for even more success in your day-to-day.
A couple innocently bought a baby pig thinking that it would stay mini. Then it grew to 300 kg. Then they bought a farm, went vegan, and started rescuing animals. Going with the flow times a thousand!
Giggling at these alternate titles for The Joy of Cooking.
“No amount of multivitamins, yoga, meditation, sweaty exercise, superfoods or extreme time management, as brilliant as all these things can be, is going to save us from the effects of too much work.”
Cooling foods and other summer eating practices from an Ayurvedic glance. Lime, cucumber, coconut yesssss! Nice pairing for this coconut cashew matcha latte ;)
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The case for not changing your lifestyle one small step at a time. Doing it all at once could lead to greater success in every facet of your life.
Coconut Cashew Matcha Latte
Ingredients
- ¼ cup raw cashews
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder
- ½ teaspoon coconut butter
- ⅛ teaspoon ground vanilla powder (or use extract!)
- sweetener, to taste (a pitted Medjool date, drops of stevia, drizzle of maple syrup etc)
- 1 cup boiling water
Equipment
Notes
- If you want to do a cold version of this, just replace the hot water with cold water and remember to soak your cashews for at least 2 hours prior. Blend the whole thing up, fine strain it, and then serve the latte over ice.
Instructions
- Throw the cashews, matcha, coconut butter, vanilla, and sweetener of choice into the pitcher of an upright, high-speed blender. Pour the boiling water into the pitcher as well.
- Put the lid on the blender and slowly bring the speed up to high. Blend until cashews are thoroughly incorporated/liquified. Pour the coconut cashew matcha latte into your mug of choice. Enjoy immediately.
Lovely for a (COVID-19) Lockdown, with perfect pantry ingredients. Thanks!
Hi Laura,
I’ve been drinking matcha a lot more frequently, as I too have been making the effort to drink less coffee. I recently had a jasmine matcha latte which was absolutely divine. This recipe looks great- I wonder if you would tell me what brand of vanilla powder you use as I’ve never worked with vanilla powder and don’t know what to look for.
Hi Oriana!
I buy the Terrasoul brand from Amazon.
-L
Is there a brand of matcha tea you can recommend?
Can’t wait to try this!
Hi Carla! I use this one: http://domatcha.com/collections/organic-matcha/products/organic-matcha-second-harvest
Excited about that avocado emoji! Since I’m not much into coffee (Itend to be hyperactive LOL!), I will definitely try this coconut cashew matcha latte of yours Laura. xx
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I’m way too thrilled about that avocado emoji ^^
Great recipe! I don’t drink coffee but am a matcha fan and I’m also on a cashew moment.. so this recipe comes in good time :)
Thanks!
This looks so good Laura! Definitely one I need to try! beautiful and inspiring photos as always! Have a great week! Lindsay
i live in costa rica and cannot get coconut butter. can you recommend a substitute? thanks
You could 1/2 a teaspoon of virgin coconut oil instead.
-L
I am so excited for the avocado emoji too! FINALLY :D this coconut cashew matcha latte looks beautiful! Nothing wrong with too many cashews!
You might have to drive pretty far up north to find one, but a night hike in a dark sky preserve is the most amazing experience!
I have two cases of the yummy nuts as well but I make cashew and hemp milk for my little one every other day. She still prefers my milk but one day I’m hopeful she will drink a plant based milk instead of cow like her brothers. Cheers!
I rely on your saturday post to keep me up to date in this world, like my saturday paper ;) This weekend did not disappoint! So many good articles, I had to save some to read later on. We did a hike to watch the sunset last summer solstice, it was magic. Adding tips #6 to bring a thermos of tea (or cashew lattes!), and maybe some cookies. So many summer links here have me dreaming of warm days, yummy foods and tons of adventures. Hope your weekend brings all of the above x
This sounds amazing! I al looking forward to trying it out. Thanks for sharing
Laura. In all seriousness, as sad as it sounds, I didn’t know we were getting new emojis soon, and I am SO EXCITED! =D
Not so much because of the avocado (outcast,I know) but there are quite a few other ones that are definitely going to come in handy. So “yay” and thank you for sharing. And now, I’m just about to read another 4 of your links and I’m pretty certain they won’t disappoint. Happy weekend xxx
Oh hey girl. I am ALL about this matcha latte. My GI doctor said I have to give up coffee (crying emoji) and I’ve been looking more seriously at alternatives like matcha and green tea. So this recipe couldn’t have come at a better time for me!
Sorry to be snoopy snooperson but dandyblend makes for a pretty great coffee substitute!
I appreciate this recommendation so much! I still haven’t tried Dandyblend, and now I really want to ;)
-L
agree on Dandy blend, great substitute! If you like strong coffee like espresso drinks, you need to make it strong, otherwise you’ll try and it’s just blah. they recommend like a tsp, i use a heaping TBLS for a mug of ‘coffee’.. but that just might be me… ;)
Same problem here – too much caffeine :P
Anyway, I love matcha – and I’m also working with an Italian matcha brand developing some recipes [http://www.lovelymatcha.it/ricette-matcha/cheesecake-vegana-matcha-tofu-sesamo-nero/] – and we totally forgive for the abundance of cashews <3
xoxo