If you love peanut butter, then you need to try this peanut butter matcha latte! It’s super nutty, roasted, and slightly savory, and pairs really well with a smooth matcha. If you like the nutty flavor of black sesame or kinako, then this peanut matcha should be next on your try list.

Here’s how to make a peanut butter matcha latte at home!

Peanut Butter Matcha Takeaways:

• Use peanut butter powder instead of real peanut butter to get a smoother, less oily texture.
• Pair it with honey as a sweetener for that classic flavor.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• It’s super easy to make and only requires 4 ingredients.
• Peanut butter and matcha taste great together! Maybe you’ll discover your next favorite combination.
• It’s a great way to have a peanut treat and avoid the heaviness of a peanut butter chocolate or snack.
• Experiment with cool flavor combinations and add your favorite pairings to this peanut matcha (like peanut butter and jelly!)

What is a Peanut Butter Matcha Latte?

A peanut butter matcha latte is a matcha latte with peanut butter sauce added for a smooth and nutty drink. You can add peanut butter or use peanut butter powder for a less oily texture. The peanut flavor works so nicely in a latte, and adds a nice roasted and nutty flavor.

It’s not a very common combination, and I’ve only really seen it paired with mochas or coffee. But trust me, it goes well with tea, too!

Do Matcha and Peanut Butter Go Together?

Yes! I love anything nutty paired with matcha because it’s slightly bitter, earthy, and umami. The nut flavor brings out the creaminess and sweetness in the matcha, but it isn’t too overpowering, especially if you use peanut powder instead of butter. If you use unsalted peanut butter, it’s even better because it’s less sweet.

However, you can easily overwhelm the matcha flavor if you use too much peanut, so it’s a fine balance!

Can You Add Peanut Butter to a Latte?

Yep! Although peanut butter is fatty and does not like to be mixed with water, it’s doable if you melt the butter first, then combine it with milk or a little water to make it more liquid. You could also add it to cream to make a peanut cream. However, if you use it in an iced drink, I find that over time it leaves congealed oil pieces floating in the cup.

So, instead, I like to use peanut butter powder because it has all the nutty flavor without the richness. To mix it in, you want to mix it with some hot water or milk to create a sauce, then add it to your latte. And best of all, it has a smooth texture without any solidified fat!

Peanut Butter Matcha Latte Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make a peanut butter matcha at home:

• Peanut Powder — I recommend using a peanut butter powder over regular peanut butter because it’s smoother and has a nuttier flavor. You’ll want to use a fine powder that’s able to become a smooth liquid with hot water. If you use peanut powder that’s more like crushed peanuts, it won’t have the same consistency. I used PBfit in this recipe.
• Matcha Powder — Any good-quality matcha powder works here; you can use a cafe-grade or first harvest matcha powder as long as the flavor is still strong after you add milk to it. My favorites are Rocky’s matcha and Ippodo.
• Hot Water — Boil some water in a kettle before you start and leave it on the side to cool slightly. You’ll use this for both the peanut powder and matcha.
• Milk — 2% or whole milk works best, but you can use any dairy-free milk you’d like. Something creamier tastes better, like oat milk!
• Ice
• Condensed Milk — Nutty flavors taste really good with the creaminess of condensed milk. This is optional, and you can use another sweetener like honey, sugar, agave, or maple syrup, but the extra creaminess makes a big difference.

How to Make a Peanut Butter Matcha Latte

1. Make Peanut Sauce. Add peanut butter powder and water to a heatproof cup, then stir to combine until smooth. Make sure all the powder incorporates evenly.
2. Then, add your condensed milk and stir to dissolve. Make sure to look at the bottom of your cup if its see through to get any undissolved parts.
3. Whisk Matcha. Sift your matcha powder into a matcha bowl, then add hot water. Using a whisk, vigorously whisk in a zigzag motion until foamy. The froth on top should be velvety and have small, tiny bubbles in a tight formation.
4. Assemble Drink. Add ice, peanut syrup, and milk to a separate glass, then top with your whisked matcha. Option to add crushed peanuts on top!
5. Mix and Enjoy! Stir the drink to mix and enjoy!

Tips for the Best Peanut Butter Matcha Latte

• Use Honey: Peanut butter and honey are a classic combination (have you ever had a peanut butter and honey sandwich?), so substitute the condensed milk for honey! The sweet-and-salty combination always hits.
• Melt Peanut Butter First: If you use regular peanut butter, melt it in the microwave before mixing it with milk or adding it to ice. It’ll be much easier to mix into liquids (don’t try mixing regular peanut butter otherwise, it’s tough).

FAQ’s

Can I make this a hojicha latte?

Yes! You can swap the matcha powder for hojicha powder and make a peanut butter hojicha latte. Hojicha is a super-roasted and toasty-flavored tea that pairs incredibly well with nutty flavors. It’s arguably a better pairing with peanuts than matcha!

Can I use a different nut butter?

If you’re allergic to peanuts, you can swap it with any other nut butter you’d like. Some good alternatives are almond, sunflower seed, tahini, or cashew. You could also use sesame seed powder or soybean powder.

Can I make this into a smoothie?

For a peanut butter matcha smoothie, I would add some frozen banana to get a creamy texture and some yogurt for extra flavor and creaminess. Without the frozen fruit, it blends more like a shake.

Other Matcha Recipes to Try

After you make this peanut matcha latte. You’ll probably want to make more matcha lattes at home! Here are some other matcha recipes to try next:

• Cookie Butter Matcha Latte
• Injeolmi Pumpkin Spice Matcha Latte
• Black Sesame Cream Matcha Latte
• Maple Miso Matcha Latte
• Kinako Cream Matcha Latte