Why spend money at a coffee shop when you can make a delicious drink at home?
My Homemade Double Berry White Mocha Matcha combines bold matcha, sweet strawberry purée, creamy white mocha sauce, and fluffy cold foam.
I like my matcha strong, so I use a full tablespoon of matcha powder. The best part? You can use whatever milk you prefer—almond, oat, coconut, whole, 2%, skim, or low-fat.
This is one of my favorite ways to enjoy a coffee-shop-style treat at home while keeping my budget in mind.
Ingredients: Double Berry White Mocha Matcha
- 1 tablespoon matcha powder
- 1 cup cold water
- 2 teaspoons milk of your choice
- 1 teaspoon white mocha sauce
- 2 teaspoons homemade strawberry purée
- Store-bought cold foam
- Extra strawberry purée for the cold foam and drizzle
- Ice
Milk options: Almond, oat, coconut, whole, 2%, skim, or low-fat milk all work.
My preference: I enjoy a strong matcha flavor, so I use a full tablespoon of matcha powder.
How to Make My Double Berry White Mocha Matcha
- Prepare the matcha. Blend 1 tablespoon of matcha powder with 1 cup of cold water and 2 teaspoons of your favorite milk until smooth.
- Line your glass. Drizzle white mocha sauce around the inside of your glass.
- Add the strawberry purée. Spoon 2 teaspoons of homemade strawberry purée into the bottom of the glass.
- Add ice and matcha. Fill your glass with ice, then slowly pour in your blended matcha.
- Make the double berry topping. Mix a little strawberry purée into your store-bought cold foam.
- Finish your drink. Spoon the strawberry cold foam over your matcha and garnish with an extra drizzle of strawberry purée.
- Enjoy! Your homemade Double Berry White Mocha Matcha is ready to drink.
A Coffee-Shop Treat on a Budget
One reason I love making my Double Berry White Mocha Matcha at home is that I can enjoy a delicious drink without making another trip to the coffee shop.
Here’s what I spent on my ingredients:
| Ingredient | Cost |
|---|---|
| Matcha powder | $10.00 |
| White mocha sauce | $6.00 |
| Fresh strawberries | $3.00 |
| Store-bought cold foam | $4.00 |
| Milk of your choice | $4.00 |
| Total initial purchase | $27.00 |
The matcha powder, white mocha sauce, and strawberries can make approximately 50 servings based on my estimates, although the amount of strawberry purée used and package sizes will affect how long they last.
I’ll replace the milk and cold foam as needed.
My money-saving tip: You don’t have to give up your favorite drinks to save money. Making them at home lets you control the ingredients, customize the flavor, and enjoy a little treat without paying coffee-shop prices.
MyEstimated Calories Per Drink
- Matcha powder: 15 calories
- Milk: 5 calories
- White mocha sauce: 18 calories
- Strawberry purée and drizzle: 18–22 calories
- Cold foam: 15 calories
Estimated total: Approximately 70–75 calories per drink.
Note: These are preliminary estimates. Actual calories will vary depending on the brands, milk choice, and amounts used. Check your product labels for a more accurate total.
My Closing Throughts
Living with diabetes and working on weight loss doesn’t have to feel like a prison sentence.
There are still so many delicious foods and drinks to enjoy without feeling like you’re cheating yourself or hurting your wallet.
My homemade Double Berry White Mocha Matcha is one example. I get to enjoy a coffee-shop-style treat, make it exactly how I like it, and control what goes into my glass.
My strawberry purée contains sugar, so this isn’t a sugar-free drink. It’s simply one of the treats I choose to enjoy as part of my personal journey.
Beyond the scale, it’s about finding balance, enjoying life, and making choices that work for both my health goals and my budget.
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