Creamy vanilla protein, earthy matcha and subtly sweet ube come together in this colorful, high-protein drink. Its vibrant purple and green layers make it look impressive, but it takes only five minutes to prepare.
TAHA Vanilla Whey Protein Concentrate adds 25g of high-quality protein along with a smooth vanilla flavor that pairs beautifully with the mild, nutty sweetness of ube.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 serving
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 scoop TAHA Vanilla Whey Protein Concentrate
- 1–2 teaspoons ube powder or ube purée
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder
- 2 tablespoons warm water
- Ice
METHOD
- Add the matcha powder and warm water to a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and free from lumps, then allow it to cool.
- With a frother, protein shaker or blender, combine the cold water, TAHA Vanilla Whey Protein Concentrate, ube and maple syrup. Mix until smooth.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Pour the cooled matcha over ice.
- Slowly pour the ube protein mixture over the matcha and ice to create distinct purple and green layers.
- Stir before drinking and enjoy immediately.
Why You’ll Love It
- Creamy, subtly sweet and earthy
- A high-protein version of a trending drink
- Beautiful contrasting purple and green layers
- Ready in just five minutes
- Made with 25g of high-quality protein
What Is Ube?
Ube is a purple yam commonly used in Filipino desserts and drinks. It has a mild, subtly sweet flavor that is often described as slightly nutty with notes of vanilla.
Ube powder and ube purée can vary in strength, sweetness and color. Begin with one teaspoon, then add more until you reach your preferred flavor and shade of purple. If your ube product is already sweetened, you may wish to reduce or omit the maple syrup.
Does Ube Have Nutritional Benefits?
Ube is a purple yam that naturally contains carbohydrates, fiber, potassium, vitamin C and colorful plant compounds called anthocyanins. Because this recipe uses only a small amount, ube primarily contributes its distinctive color and subtly sweet, nutty flavor. Nutritional values can vary considerably between ube powders and purées, particularly if the product contains added sugar or other ingredients.
Tips for the Best Ube Matcha
Use cold water when mixing the whey protein for the smoothest consistency. A protein shaker, milk frother or blender will help the ube and protein combine evenly.
Whisk the matcha with warm—not boiling—water. Water that is too hot can give matcha a more bitter flavor. Let it cool before assembling the drink so it doesn’t melt the ice too quickly.
For more defined layers, add plenty of ice and slowly pour the ube protein mixture over the back of a spoon. Once you have admired the layers, stir everything together before drinking.
Creamy, colorful and packed with protein, this Ube Matcha Protein Drink makes a refreshing morning pick-me-up, afternoon drink or addition to your post-workout routine.
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*Estimated using two teaspoons of unsweetened ube powder. Actual values will vary depending on the ube powder or purée used. |
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