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Matcha Milkshake

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Matcha in a creamy milkshake is the BEST combination. If you like matcha lattes and matcha desserts, this green tea treat will be perfect for you! I'm showing you how to make an easy matcha milkshake with either vanilla ice cream or my homemade green tea ice cream. Both versions are easy and incredible!

Green milkshake with a whipped cream topping sprinkled with green powder, and red and white striped straw.
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🌟Why you'll love this recipe

  • Simple to make - This recipe has just 3 ingredients and a few easy steps to follow.
  • Perfect milkshake texture - Wow, it is this creamy! It's that ideal thickness you want to see in your milkshakes.
  • Just the right amount of matcha - The flavor of the matcha is delicate and delicious, not too weak and not too overpowering. You'll also love this matcha nice cream and matcha bubble tea.
  • Use a homemade ice cream or any vanilla ice cream - I use homemade green tea ice cream or store-bought vanilla, and you can make this milkshake with ANY vanilla ice cream.

Looking for something to layer this milkshake with? Try this amazing strawberry milkshake, this diner-style blackberry milkshake, or a date shake!

🧾Ingredients in this recipe

A carton of vanilla ice cream in between milk in a measuring cup and a metal measuring spoon with matcha powder.
  • Matcha powder - Use culinary-grade matcha, no need to use any higher quality than that.
  • Milk - Any dairy or non-dairy milk works for this recipe. The small amount of liquid helps create that pourable milkshake texture and mix in the matcha powder.
  • Vanilla ice cream OR matcha green tea ice cream - I provide instructions for both versions so you get the exact right amount of matcha in your milkshake.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

🎁 Pro Tip

All store-bought vanilla ice cream will work in this recipe. Just make sure you have one that you like the flavor of because it is a dominant flavor in this recipe.

👩‍🍳How to Make This Recipe

If using matcha ice cream, skip step 1. If using vanilla ice cream, go through all the steps.

This recipe works best using an immersion blender if making just one and a high-speed blender if making more than one.

Pouring thick matcha into a container with vanilla ice cream.
  • Whisk together the matcha powder and 3 tablespoons of milk or non-dairy milk to remove all clumps.
  • Add to a blender.
Blending vanilla ice cream with green matcha in a clear plastic container.
  • Add 3 scoops (1.5 cups) of ice cream to a blender, and blend until just incorporated. Do not over-blend or it will be too runny.
  • If using matcha ice cream, add 3 tablespoons of milk or non-dairy milk to help blend the milkshake.

Note on scoopability & amount of milk

If the ice cream is not scoopable straight out of the freezer, you'll need to let it soften slightly before attempting to blend it. If the ice cream is super soft, you can get away with mixing the matcha into the ice cream instead of having to blend it.
Add more milk as needed to make it blendable, but be sparing so your milkshake stays thick.

Green milkshake in between and pink milkshake and a light brown milkshake, all with red and white striped straws.
  • Pour into your favorite milkshake glass and add a milkshake straw.
  • Optional: Top with whipped cream and a dusting of matcha powder.

🍨 Recipe FAQs

Why is my milkshake watery?

There are 3 culprits for a watery milkshake. One is adding too much liquid like milk. Two is using ice cream was too melted at the time it was used. And three, is over-blending the milkshake.

Why is my milkshake chunky?

It may not be blended thoroughly enough, or you may have used too little milk.

What's the best matcha powder to use?

For all multi-ingredient recipes using Matcha powder, you only need culinary-grade matcha powder to create the best result. Ceremonial grade matcha powder is a higher grade but it should only be used with water to make classic 2-ingredient matcha tea.

How do you thin out a milkshake?

If your milkshake is too thick and it's hard to get up your straw, you can blend in a little bit more milk until it's a more runny texture.

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Green milkshake with a whipped cream topping sprinkled with green powder, and red and white striped straw.
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5 from 5 votes

Matcha Milkshake

Easily make a creamy matcha milkshake! Green tea powder, velvety ice cream, and milk, combine earthy and sweet flavors in a refreshing treat.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine: American, Japanese
Diet: Kosher, Vegetarian
Servings: 1
Calories: 455kcal
Author: Candice Walker

Equipment

Ingredients

With Green Tea Ice Cream

  • 1.5 teaspoon matcha powder culinary grade
  • 3 tablespoon milk dairy or non-dairy, plus more if needed
  • 3 scoops vanilla ice cream 1.5 cups, see notes if using matcha ice cream*

Instructions

  • Whisk together the matcha powder and 3 tablespoons of milk or non-dairy milk to remove all clumps. Add to a blender.
  • Add the ice cream to a blender, and blend until just incorporated. Do not over-blend or it will get runny. See notes.**
    If using matcha ice cream, add 3 tablespoons of milk or non-dairy milk to help blend the milkshake.
  • Pour into your favorite milkshake glass and add a milkshake straw. Optional: Top with whipped cream and a dusting of matcha powder.

Notes

* If using matcha ice cream, skip step 1. If using vanilla ice cream, go through all the steps.
This recipe works best using an immersion blender if making just one and a high-speed blender if making more than one.
All store-bought vanilla ice cream will work in this recipe. Just make sure you have one that you like the flavor of because it is a dominant flavor in this recipe.
** If the ice cream is not scoopable straight out of the freezer, you'll need to let it soften slightly before attempting to blend it. If the ice cream is super soft, you can get away with mixing the matcha into the ice cream instead of having to blend it.
Add more milk as needed to make it blendable, but be sparing so your milkshake stays thick.

Nutrition

Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 176mg | Potassium: 462mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 1206IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 309mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Sonia

    5 stars
    Your milkshake recipes are my favorite! The directions are so simple and it's made this treat a weekend regular in our household. This one had the perfect amount of matcha too, it wasn't overpowering but still gave that delicious matcha flavor.

    Reply

    • Candice

      Yay! So glad you like them, Sonia... thank you for taking the time to share.

      Reply

  2. Kara M

    5 stars
    I love anything with matcha but I've not been able to find a matcha milkshake on a menu anywhere. This is so easy to make - I used Haagen Daaz plain vanilla ice cream and it was so yummy!

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    • Candice

      I'm so glad you liked it, Kara... thank you for taking the time to share!

      Reply