Love the cozy flavor of banana bread? This Banana Bread Matcha Latte combines homemade banana bread syrup, creamy milk, and the fresh, earthy notes of matcha. It's a delicious, fall-inspired drink that's easy to make at home!

Ingredients

For the Banana Bread Syrup:

• 1 ripe banana
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 140 ml water
• 80 g brown sugar
• 25 g unsalted butter
• 1/2 tsp vanilla paste
• A pinch of salt

For the Matcha Latte:

• 3 g Song-yu matcha powder
• 40 ml warm water (75°C / 175°F)
• 120 g milk of your choice
• 1 tbsp homemade banana bread syrup
• Ice cubes, as needed

Directions

1. Make the Syrup: Combine the sliced banana, cinnamon, water, brown sugar, butter, vanilla paste, and salt in a saucepan. Simmer gently until the banana softens and the mixture becomes syrupy. Strain and let cool.
2. Prepare the Matcha: Whisk Song-yu matcha powder with 40 ml of warm water until smooth and frothy.
3. Assemble the Latte: Add 1 tablespoon of banana bread syrup to a glass, followed by the milk and ice cubes.
4. Add the Matcha: Slowly pour the prepared matcha over the milk to create beautiful layers.

Stir, sip, and enjoy this cozy blend of banana bread sweetness and refreshing matcha! 🍂