# What You'll Need:
→ Matcha Base
01 - 1 teaspoon high-quality matcha powder
02 - 0.25 cup hot water (approximately 175°F, not boiling)
03 - 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
05 - 0.75 cup milk of choice (dairy or non-dairy)
06 - Ice cubes
→ Protein Foam
07 - 0.25 cup cold milk of choice
08 - 1 scoop (about 0.53 oz) vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
09 - 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey (optional)
→ Garnish
12 - Pinch of ground cinnamon
# Directions:
01 - Whisk the matcha powder with hot water until smooth and frothy.
02 - Stir ground cinnamon and optional maple syrup or honey into the matcha until dissolved.
03 - Fill a tall glass with ice cubes and pour in the milk of choice.
04 - Pour the matcha-cinnamon mixture over the milk and ice, stirring gently to combine.
05 - In a separate bowl or shaker, blend cold milk, protein powder, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and optional sweetener.
06 - Whip the mixture with a milk frother or small whisk until thick, creamy, and foamy.
07 - Spoon the protein foam generously over the iced matcha latte and finish with a pinch of ground cinnamon. Serve immediately.
