by Teniel Moore–Raw Foods Contributor
Want to try something new to drink thats full of amazing health benefits?
Have you tried a matcha latte? What is matcha?
Matcha is simply stone ground green tea leaves.
This tea is going to provide you with a powerhouse of antioxidants, vitamins & minerals. It is full of vitamin C, selenium, chromium, zinc & magnesium.
It can help calm & relax, burn calories, and is detoxifying. It is also rich in fiber –and that’s just naming a few of its benefits! If you are looking to add more nutrients into your day, ditch the coffee & try matcha. I buy organic matcha powder and a little goes a long way!
Matcha powder can be enjoyed in so many ways. Here are some ideas of how you can enjoy matcha:
• Creamy frothy coconut milk matcha latte (recipe below)
• Matcha milkshake over ice
• Matcha chia cereal (recipe below)
• Added to your green smoothie
• Throw some into your baked goods
If you have never tried this amazing green powder before, why not give it a try?
Here are 2 simple recipes for you to make using matcha:
Matcha Latte
1 cup of coconut milk (or any nut milk of choice)
1/2 tsp of matcha powder
Small amount of hot water to blend
~Heat your milk on the stove or use your coffee machine
~In a cup or small coffee plunger, add your matcha powder & mix a small amount of boiling water in and give it a good stir to break up all the lumps. (A tiny whisk would be helpful, or for the matcha enthusiasts you can actually buy a bamboo matcha whisk also called a chasen. But that is totally optional. I just use a fork.)
~Once you have whisked the powder well then add your hot nut milk. I like to use a single serve coffee plunger when making matcha. I then use the plunger to plunge up and down fast to create lovely frothy milk. If you do not have a coffee press, simply heat the milk using your coffee machine
~Serve in your favourite cup or bowl. Add sweetener of choice as matcha does have a slightly bitter taste. I use stevia but coconut nectar or raw honey would work great also.
Matcha Chia & Pear Cereal
1-2 Tbs of chia seeds
1/2 tsp of matcha
1 cup of almond milk
liquid Stevia (or sweetener of choice)
cinnamon
1/2 pear thinly sliced
crunchy topping for texture –I like to add dehydrated sprouted buckwheat
~Combine your chia seeds, sweetener & matcha powder with your nut milk in a serving bowl.
~Mix well and wait a few minutes for the chia seeds to swell.
~Thinly slice your pear & add half the pear to the chia mix along with cinnamon.
~Top it off with the rest of the thinly sliced pear and your crunchy topping for texture and another sprinkle of cinnamon.
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Enjoy!
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TENIEL MOORE OF ADDICTED TO RAW
Raw Foods Contributor
