Dalgona Matcha

Remember the whipped coffee craze? The same technique can be used to make a delicious iced dalgona matcha drink that doubles as a Scrappy Cooking recipe!

Aquafaba is truly a magical ingredient. In plant-based cooking, it can be useful in many ways, from aquafaba chocolate pudding to breaded puffball mushrooms.

I love discovering new uses for “chickpea juice”. Unbelievably, you can use it to make fluffy dalgona matcha drink!

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Although matcha still contains caffeine, there is significantly less of it. If you’re trying to cut down, this matcha drink is a great alternative to iced coffee.
• Look at it this way: every time you open a can of chickpeas, it’s your license to treat yourself to sweet dalgona matcha.
• If you’re trying to impress someone, this drink looks and tastes GORGEOUS.
• Along with aquafaba (which is basically free), there are only 4 other ingredients. Talk about budget-friendly! I can guarantee this is cheaper than getting matcha from a coffee shop.

Key Ingredients

• Aquafaba, which is the leftover liquid from a can of chickpeas, has similar culinary properties to egg whites. It acts as the fluffy base for the matcha foam.
• Cream of tartar helps to stabilize aquafaba and help it maintain shape.
• Matcha is a powdered form of Japanese green tea. It has a small amount of caffeine and a smooth, creamy flavor.
• Plant-based milk, such as soy or oat, will be the base for the iced vegan matcha latte.

Hack It!

• Use any sugar you prefer to sweeten your drink.
• To serve, pour your favorite plant-based milk alternative over ice. I recommend soy or oat, but you can use another type if you have an allergy.
• Got leftover aquafaba? Make vegan marshmallows or homemade vegan mayo.
• If you don’t own a hand or stand mixer, it’s possible to whip aquafaba manually. However, I should warn you, it is hard work!
• Did you know you can easily make oat milk at home?

How to Make Dalgona Matcha

Step 1: Into a large bowl, add the aquafaba and cream of tartar.

Step 2: Using a hand or a stand mixer, beat until you achieve stiff peaks. This should take approximately 10 minutes, so be patient. 

Step 3: Gently pour in the sugar and matcha. Beat for an additional 2-3 minutes until completely integrated.

Step 4: Pour some oat or soy milk over ice, leaving some space at the top. Scoop whipped matcha mixture on top and enjoy!

More Plant-Based Drinks

• Homemade Ginger Ale
• Iced Creamy Lemonade
• Pink Protein Smoothie
• Green Juice Recipe
• Apple Beet Carrot (ABC) Juice

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