Level up your matcha game with this matcha milkshake! The sweet-tart strawberry swirl takes only a few minutes to make and adds such an incredible flavor!
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Remember those strawberry matcha scones? They were inspired by a menu item at Plantees in Orlando that I regretted not ordering: a strawberry matcha shake.
I finally got the strawberry matcha shake there last time I went, and it was as incredible as I'd imagined. So incredible that I wanted to make my own at home, because Plantees is approximately a 6.5 hour drive from my home.
If you love a refreshing, matcha-based drink, also try my delicious matcha lemonade recipe!
🍓 Ingredients and substitutions
- fresh strawberries - You can uses frozen, if needed, but fresh definitely turn out best!
- sugar - To boost the sweetness of the berries. You can use other dry sweeteners, like coconut sugar or calorie-free sweetener, if you prefer.
- matcha powder - Use good quality matcha, like Gotcha Matcha, to make this milkshake.
- vegan milk - Choose your favorite creamy vegan milk, as well.
- vegan vanilla ice cream - Choose your favorite!
🥣 How to make strawberry matcha milkshakes
Remove the stems and leaves from the strawberries, if you haven't already, then add them to your blender along with the sugar.
Blend until you have a smooth mixture. Transfer to a cup or bowl and set aside.
Rinse out the blender canister. Then, blend together the matcha and vegan milk until they're well combined.
Add the ice cream, and blend until smooth.
Layer the milkshake and the strawberry puree in your glass, and serve immediately. I like to pour the milkshake in over a spoon, so you get a cool, angled layer effect, but you can pour it straight in, if you prefer.
💡 Helpful tips
- If you're using an upright blender for the strawberry puree, I recommend doubling the puree amount and reserving the leftovers for the next shake or to use as an ice cream topping or oatmeal mix-in. Upright blenders struggle with smaller amounts, because everything just flies away from the blades.
- Rinse the blender out between making the strawberry puree and the matcha milkshake, so the strawberry residue won't muddy that pretty color!
- If your matcha milkshake ends up too thick, add splashes of vegan milk to thin it out, blending between additions. For a thicker shake, add more ice cream.
my favorite matcha!
Gotcha Matcha
A good shake is all about good ingredients, which is why I'm making this strawberry matcha shake using Gotcha Matcha (affiliate link).
💬 Frequently asked questions
Absolutely! If you want it to be more of a tea, mix with water, but you can mix with milk for a matcha latte or blend with ice cream, like in this recipe, for a matcha milkshake!
Not at all. You can use a regular blender to make your matcha shake.
While the flavors of matcha and strawberry go great together, you'll end up with a muddy color if you blend them all together. Layer, swirl, and enjoy for the best experience!
📖 Recipe
The BEST Matcha Milkshake EVER!
Equipment
Ingredients
For the strawberry puree
- 1 cup strawberries stems removed (See note about blenders.)
- 1 teaspoon sugar or equivalent amount of your favorite dry sweetener
For the matcha shake
- ½ cup non-dairy milk Choose something creamy, like soy, oat, or almond.
- 2 to 3 teaspoons matcha powder depending on how strong a flavor you want
- 1 cup vegan vanilla ice cream
Instructions
Make the strawberry puree.
- Remove the stems and leaves from the strawberries, if you haven't already, then add them to your blender along with the sugar. Blend until you have a fairly smooth mixture. Transfer to a cup or bowl and set aside.
Make the matcha milkshake.
- Rinse out the blender canister. Then, blend together the matcha and vegan milk until they're well combined. Add the ice cream, and blend until smooth.
- I like to pour the milkshake in over a spoon, so you get a cool, angled layer effect, but you can pour it straight in, if you prefer.
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