If you love the Starbucks Iced Banana Bread Matcha but not the expensive price tag, then this at home recipe is going to be your new obsession.

This drink is creamy, lightly sweet, and topped with the most dreamy banana cream cold foam that tastes like dessert in a cup. It’s inspired by those warm banana bread flavors, vanilla, brown sugar, and a hint of caramelized sweetness, paired with a smooth, frothy matcha latte.

And the best part? You can make it at home with simple ingredients and customize it exactly to your taste!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Tastes like banana bread in drink form
Creamy, frothy, and perfectly balanced
Easy to make at home (no fancy equipment required, except a matcha whisk ;))
Customizable for dairy-free or lower sugar options
Way more affordable than a coffee shop drink

Matcha Tools

Jade Leaf Matcha Traditional Porcelain Tea Bowl

Jade Leaf Matcha Bamboo Whisk and Scoop Set

Jade Leaf Matcha Stainless Steel Matcha Sifter

Matcha Bowl: This is where you’ll add the matcha powder and hot water.

Bamboo Whisk and Scoop: You’ll need a scoop to scoop out the matcha from it’s container and into your matcha bowl. The whisk is used to whisk the matcha and hot water together to get it nice and frothy.

Sifter: This tool helps break down any clumps in the matcha powder, ensuring a consistent and velvety texture in your latte. Simply scoop your matcha powder into the sifter and gently push the matcha powder through to break up any clumps.

Kettle: Electric kettles are great for heating up water for your matcha drinks, and some allow you to select the exact temperature you’d like.

Handheld Milk Frother: If you don’t have a whisk, you can use a milk frother to combine the matcha powder and hot water. You’ll also need a good handheld milk frother to create the cold foam for this drink.

Ingredients

Matcha Latte

2 grams matcha powder (I like this one)
1 ½ ounces hot water (about 175°F, not boiling)
1–2 tablespoons homemade brown sugar syrup (or store-bought)
6–8 ounces 2% milk (or milk of choice)
Ice cubes

Banana Cream Cold Foam

1 tablespoon vanilla syrup (or homemade)
½–1 tablespoon banana powder (or banana pudding mix), adjust to taste
2 tablespoons 2% milk
3 tablespoons heavy cream
McCormick Salted Caramel Finishing Sugar, for topping (measure with your heart)

How to Make a Banana Bread Matcha

1. Prepare the Matcha

Heat your water until hot but not boiling (around 175°F). I love my EKG Pro Electric Pour-Over Kettle because it lets me select the exact temperature.

Sift your matcha powder into a bowl to remove clumps, then pour the hot water over the top. Sifting helps remove any clumps.

Using a bamboo whisk, whisk in a quick back-and-forth (M or W motion) until smooth and frothy (about 1–2 minutes).

👉 No whisk? No problem. Use a handheld milk frother in a heat-safe cup until fully combined and frothy.

2. Shake the Matcha Latte

In a cocktail shaker (or jar with a lid), combine the:

brown sugar syrup
prepared matcha
milk
ice

Add the lid, and shake vigorously until chilled and slightly frothy, then pour into a glass.

3. Make the Banana Cream Cold Foam

In a separate cup, combine:

vanilla syrup
banana powder
milk
heavy cream

Froth with a handheld milk frother until thick, creamy, and pourable (about 15 seconds if you have a good quality milk frother).

4. Assemble

Gently pour the banana cream cold foam over your iced matcha latte.

Finish with a sprinkle of salted caramel finishing sugar on top and enjoy!

Alternative Syrup Option

If you want to simplify things even more:

👉 Use 1 tablespoon of my homemade banana bread syrup in place of the vanilla syrup + banana powder in the cold foam.

And use 1-2 tablespoons of brown sugar instead of a brown sugar syrup.

Dairy-Free Option

Use barista-style oat milk instead of 2% milk in the matcha latte as well as in the cold foam.
Use a dairy-free heavy cream alternative (Silk and Country Crock both have great options) for the cold foam.

Lower Sugar Option

Use sugar-free vanilla syrup and brown sugar syrup
Keep the banana powder (or use a sugar-free banana pudding mix if preferred)

Hot Matcha Latte Version:

Combine the brown sugar syrup and prepared matcha in a mug, then add in steamed milk. Prepare the cold foam and pour over the hot matcha latte. Top with salted caramel finishing sugar.

Tips for the Best Matcha

Always sift your matcha to avoid clumps
Use hot—not boiling—water for the best flavor
Shake your latte for that smooth, slightly frothy texture
Adjust sweetness to your taste (start with less, then add more if needed)

Final Thoughts

Making drinks like this at home is exactly how you start cutting back on those $6–$8 coffee shop runs without sacrificing flavor. Once you have a few simple ingredients on hand, you can recreate fun, seasonal drinks like this anytime you want! If you’ve been wanting to get into matcha at home, this is such a fun recipe to start with!

More Matcha Recipes to Try

Starbucks Iced Banana Bread Matcha

This Iced Banana Bread Matcha is a fun Starbucks-inspired drink made with smooth matcha, brown sugar syrup, and a creamy banana cold foam. It’s easy to make at home, customizable, and perfect for saving money while still enjoying a cozy, café-style treat.

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Course: Drinks

Keyword: Cold Foam, Matcha, Starbucks

Prep Time: 5

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Author: katerinafaith

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