Starbucks Banana Bread Matcha Iced Latte (Homemade Dupe)

If banana bread and a matcha latte had a baby, this would be it.

This homemade Starbucks-inspired Banana Bread Matcha Iced Latte is cozy, lightly spiced, naturally sweetened, and layered with creamy milk and earthy matcha — then topped with the most unreal banana cold foam.

It tastes indulgent.
It’s secretly simple.
And it feels like a coffee shop drink you’d save for a treat… except you can make it in your kitchen.

The Banana Bread Syrup

This syrup is what transforms everything. It’s warm, cinnamon-y, slightly salty, and full of real banana flavor.

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed

• 1 cup maple syrup

• 1 cup water

• 2 tsp cinnamon

• ½ tsp vanilla bean paste

• Heavy pinch of salt

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine mashed bananas, maple syrup, water, cinnamon, and salt.

2. Bring to a slow boil, then reduce heat.

3. Simmer on low for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla bean paste.

5. Transfer to a mason jar or bowl and blend with an immersion blender until smooth.

6. Strain if desired — but I personally love a little thickness for that banana bread vibe.

Store in the fridge for up to one week.

Banana Bread Matcha Iced Latte

Ingredients

• 1½–2 tsp ceremonial grade matcha

• ¼ cup hot water

• ¾ cup milk of choice (I love homemade cashew milk here)

• 2–3 tbsp banana bread syrup

• Ice

Instructions

1. Whisk matcha with hot (not boiling) water until smooth and frothy.

2. Fill a glass with ice.

3. Add banana bread syrup.

4. Pour in milk.

5. Top with matcha and gently stir.

Banana Cold Foam (The Best Part)

Ingredients

• ¼ cup heavy cream

• 1 tsp banana bread syrup

• Dash of cinnamon

How to Make

Froth together using a handheld frother or shake in a jar until thick and cloud-like.

Spoon over your matcha latte and finish with an extra sprinkle of cinnamon.

Why This Is Better Than the Original

• Naturally sweetened with maple syrup

• Real bananas (no artificial flavoring)

• Balanced sweetness

• Creamy + earthy + cozy

• Café vibes without the $8 price tag

It’s warm banana bread meets iced matcha meets fluffy cinnamon foam.

If you make this, tag me @whatrobineats so I can see your banana bread matcha creations