Created by Ely Lemieux, this Banana Bread Matcha combines creamy matcha with caramelized banana, Oatbox Vanilla Oat Creamer, and a touch of cinnamon. A smooth, comforting drink inspired by the cozy flavours of freshly baked banana bread! 🍌 🍵
INGREDIENTS
For the caramelized bananas
1 ripe banana
1 tsp plant-based margarine
1 tsp brown sugar
1 pinch of cinnamon
For the vanilla-banana foam
Half of the caramelized bananas
60 ml Oatbox Vanilla Oat Creamer
For the matcha
1 tsp matcha powder
60 ml hot, but not boiling, water
For assembly
Ice cubes
60 ml Oatbox Vanilla Oat Creamer
Fresh or shredded coconut
A pinch of fleur de sel
PREPARATION
1. Prepare the caramelized bananas
Mash the banana. Melt the plant-based margarine in a pan, then add the banana, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook for a few minutes, until the mixture is golden and caramelized.
2. Prepare the vanilla-banana foam
Add half of the caramelized bananas to a blender with 60 ml of Oatbox Vanilla Oat Creamer. Blend until smooth and frothy.
3. Prepare the matcha
Sift the matcha into a bowl. Add the hot water and whisk using a matcha whisk or milk frother until a fine layer of foam forms on the surface.
4. Prepare the vanilla foam
Froth 45 to 60 ml of Oatbox Vanilla Oat Creamer using a milk frother.
5. Assemble the latte
Fill a glass with ice cubes. Pour in the vanilla-banana foam, then gently add the frothy matcha.
6. Finish
Top with the vanilla creamer foam. Garnish with coconut, and a small pinch of fleur de sel.