Jacquiline
New self-care routine now consists of this dreamy, creamy, and unbelievably healthy, Matcha Cashew Latte. And this routine may just have to be:
daily,
paired with a good book,
and in this beautiful gold and ceramic mug that is nearly perfect in every way a mug can be perfect. Except for the fact that’s it’s… hand wash only. Why?!!!!!!
And also becuase, “self care” I’m finding is vitally important for all of us. For me self-care is carving out time for things that rejuvenate my mind and body. Like free Amazon Prime workout videos, yes, FREE! And spending time with the Lord reading my bible and diving into one of my favorite devotionals, Savor by Shauna Niequest. So, so good! What activities bring you joy and revive you?
You see, something truly magical happens when you blend your favorite milk or dairy free alternative with cashews, honey, sea salt, and matcha poweder. The result is by far the most balanced, and delicious matcha latte that has just the perfect amount of sweetness, a hint of nuttiness and the most perfect creamy texture.
If you’re new to the idea of blending cashews into your favorite drink you must check out Lindsay from Pinch of Yum’s Unbelievable Good Cashew Coffee. It is life changing, truly, and you will wonder why no one had thought of it before. Thank you thank you Linsday! Which made me wonder if I could incorporate the same concept and and make it work in a matcha latte and the answer is of course a huge, YES! And what’s great about this Matcha Cashew Latte recipe is that whatever milk or dairy free alternative you choose to use it will still come out amazing. Pictured, I used Trader Joe’s Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk, but I also also really love it with unsweetened coconut milk and cow’s milk. Whichever milk you choose the result is still the same, pure deliciousness!
Recipe Note:
I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend that you ONLY use a high powered blender for this recipe such as a Ninja, Vitamix, or Blendtec. Otherwise you will find that your Matcha Cashew Latte will have a thinker or even a chunkier texture. I have a Ninja which is probably the least powerful of the three I listed here so I found it necessary to blend it for 2-3 minuets for the best, most creamy outcome.
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 1 12 ounce serving | 1 minute |
| Cook Time |
| 5 mintues |
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This deliciously creamy and antioxidant rich Matcha Cashew Latte is made using cashews and your favorite dairy-free alternative or cows milk.
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- 12 oz. milk or dairy free alternative of choice Here I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1/4 cup raw cashews or unsalted roasted cashews
- pinch or two sea salt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoons matcha powder Use your favorite brand. I used the single serving Matcha Packets from Trader Joe's
- In a small saucepan stir together the milk, cashews, salt, honey and matcha powder. (The matcha powder will look clumpy at first and that's ok.)
- Heat until it just starts to boil.
- Take off of heat and carefully transfer to a high speed blender. Blend for 2-3 minutes on high speed.
- Serve in your favorite mug.