# What You'll Need:
→ Matcha Base
01 - 1 teaspoon high-quality matcha powder
02 - 1/4 cup hot water (approximately 175°F, not boiling)
03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
05 - 3/4 cup milk of choice (dairy or non-dairy such as oat, almond, soy)
06 - Ice cubes as needed
→ Protein Foam
07 - 1/4 cup cold milk of choice
08 - 1 scoop (about 15 g) vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey (optional)
→ Garnish
12 - Pinch of ground cinnamon
# Directions:
01 - Whisk matcha powder with hot water in a small bowl until smooth and frothy.
02 - Incorporate ground cinnamon and sweetener into the matcha mixture, stirring until fully dissolved.
03 - Fill a tall glass with ice cubes, then add milk.
04 - Pour the matcha-cinnamon mixture over the milk and ice, stirring gently to blend.
05 - In a separate bowl or shaker, mix cold milk, protein powder, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and sweetener.
06 - Use a milk frother or small whisk to whip the mixture until thick, creamy, and foamy.
07 - Spoon the prepared protein foam generously over the iced matcha latte.
08 - Sprinkle with a pinch of ground cinnamon and serve immediately.
