Description
Enjoy a delicious Strawberry Cloud Matcha featuring fresh strawberries and creamy texture. This recipe offers simple prep with a refreshing balance of flavors, making it an ideal treat for a quick afternoon pick-me-up or a delightful dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh ripe strawberries (tops cut off)
- 1-2 tablespoons freeze-dried raspberries (optional)
- 2 1/2 tablespoons cottage cheese
- 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup (to taste)
- 2 teaspoons matcha powder
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1/2 cup milk (or milk of choice)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- ice to fill your glass
Instructions
- Combine the fresh strawberries, freeze-dried raspberries (if using), cottage cheese, and maple syrup in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the matcha powder with hot water until smooth. Add in milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup, whisking until well mixed.
- Pour the matcha mixture evenly into two glasses filled with ice.
- Carefully spoon or pour the blended strawberry mixture over the matcha in each glass.
- Stir to mix or enjoy the layers separately!
Notes
Adjust the amount of maple syrup according to your sweetness preference.
Feel free to substitute cottage cheese with Greek yogurt for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg