This drink will not only boost your metabolism, but also help de stress you simultaneously. That is why this adaptogenic matcha latte recipe is the perfect afternoon drink. If you have followed me for a while now, you may have noticed I love to incorporate adaptogens into many of my recipes. That's why this matcha latte recipe is so good. I added a few secret ingredients, adaptogens.

Adaptogens are my natural remedies for any physical or mental stressors in my life. If you are feeling exhausted or stressed, this matcha latte is exactly the drink for you.

They not only help balance moods, but also help the body adapt to any physical stress it may be experiencing. Overall, they help maintain a healthy stress response. A few of my favorite adaptogens include ashwagandha, maca root, turmeric, nettle leaf, reishi mushroom, and holy basil.

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💖 Why You'll Love This Adaptogenic Matcha Recipe?

High in Antioxidants - Delicious way to add more antioxidants to help fight oxidative stress and inflammation.
Rich Source of L-Theanine - L-Theanine is an amino acid that promotes calm and relaxation, increasing serotonin, dopamine, and GABA production, resulting in a calm energy to get you through the day.
Adaptogenic Recipe - Ashwagandha and maca powder help the body adapt and cope with the stress in life.

🍵 Matcha Health Benefits

The matcha green tea contains caffeine, but the caffeine effect will differ from your average cup of joe. That is from the amino acid, L-theanine, which has a much more relaxing energizing effect. The caffeine effect is not the same as the jittery effect often experienced with drinking coffee.

The L-theanine helps the body develop a relaxed state by the production of dopamine and serotonin. Not only is this fantastic for better focus, memory, and can even help with concentration. The catechin EGCG has been shown to boost metabolism and help aid in weight loss.

Matcha green tea is also rich in antioxidants. In fact, matcha has more antioxidant levels due to the leaves being shielded from direct sunlight.

🩺 Maca Health Benefits

Maca is wonderful for maintaining healthy hormonal function, support your energy and endurance levels, and even boost your mood. It has even been used to help enhance sex drive and fertility issues because it helps balance hormones.

😌 Ashwagandha Health Benefits

Ashwagandha helps the body adapt to stress. I love Ashwagandha because this is my natural remedy for when life can become stressful. For example, studies have also shown that by adding Ashwagandha into the diet, your thyroid can benefit from the natural balance this extract brings to the body (1).

One study found that a high concentration of ashwagandha root extracts safely improved a person's resistance to stress (2). Adaptogens work by naturally supporting the endocrine system within the body. The endocrine system is responsible for regulating your hormone levels.

The impressive thing about adaptogens is how easily they help the body "adapt" and regulate the body back into homeostasis. The body will adjust the hormone levels and can even help fight inflammation. It's a win-win, in my opinion.

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Stress-Relieving Adaptogenic Matcha Latte

Laura Villanueva

This drink will not only boost your metabolism, but also help de stress you simultaneously. That is why this adaptogenic matcha latte recipe is the perfect afternoon drink.

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Course Drinks

Cuisine Japanese

Servings

Calories 216 kcal

Equipment

1 Blender

Ingredients

1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder (Ceremonial grade)
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon coconut oil
½ cup milk of choice (Unsweetened)
½ cup water (Hot)
1 teaspoon ashwagandha root powder
1 teaspoon maca powder
⅛ teaspoon cinnamon, ground (Ceylon cinnamon)

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Instructions

Add all of the ingredients into a a blender and blend for one minute, until smooth and ultra frothy.
Serve warm for a cozy, grounding latte or pour over ice for a refreshing iced version. Enjoy.

Optional:

If you prefer a more traditional preparation, you can use a bamboo matcha whisk (called a chasen) to whisk the matcha until smooth and lightly frothy before combining with the remaining ingredients.

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Laura's Recipe Tips

You can change out the maple syrup for honey, stevia, or any other sweetener of your choice.

You can also change out the milk for whatever type of milk you usually prefer to drink. I like to alternate between unsweetened almond, coconut, or oat milk, depending on what I have on hand.

Be sure to purchase gelatinized maca powder because it easy to absorb and readily available for your body to use.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 216kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 170mgPotassium: 126mgFiber: 2gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 201IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 198mgIron: 1mg

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Modify as needed and enjoy.

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