Maca Latte

Just recently, I shared the recipe for Matcha Maca Latte and realized that it would be a real shame not to share yet another morning drink I like - an incredible Maca Latte.

I've been making this maca coffee for years and couldn't recommend it more. It's a powerful super drink that tastes amazing!

Why do you need to try Maca Latte?

• This Maca Latte is smooth, rich, and tastes fantastic.
• It features the superfood maca powder, which boosts stamina, energy, and sex drive.
• It packs an incredible amount of powerful antioxidants.
• It's low in calories and great for weight loss.
• It's full of wonderful earthy maca and cinnamon flavor.
• It's energizing, brain-boosting, healthy drink, perfect for mornings.
• It's vegan, easy to make, and in one word - a miracle drink!

What is maca powder?

Maca powder contains fiber, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. It also contains other bioactive compounds and antioxidants, including alkaloids, responsible for many maca powder benefits.

Maca is an adaptogen, which means it can help to support hormonal, nervous, and cardiovascular systems. It is also quite effective for improving libido and stamina. (2)

Maca has an earthy, sweet flavor with hints of caramel and vanilla. It is delicious in smoothies, mixed into overnight oats, or in a lovely Maca Latte.

How to use maca powder?

Maca is such a great ingredient. I've been using it for many years.

I love adding maca to my morning smoothies, energy balls, iced drinks, and hot drinks - like this hot chocolate.

It has a powerful effect on my body and gives me a huge energy boost. It awakes me but doesn't create nervous energy like coffee sometimes does.

Ingredients used

To make Maca Latte at home, you will need only three ingredients:

• Maca powder. I used yellow maca powder. You can buy maca in any health store. It's quite inexpensive compared to the benefits it gives.
• Ceylon cinnamon. Also known as “true” cinnamon. Cinnamon is packed with powerful antioxidants that have anti-inflammatory properties. (1, 2)
• Milk. The best milk to use here is oat milk, organic soy, or almond milk. Cashew works well too. Coconut milk and cow's milk won't work well here.
• Hot water.
• Sweetener (optional). Honey or pure maple syrup is the best. See "Recipe tips" for more suggestions.

How to make Maca Latte

Making this maca drink is very simple, and it takes 5 minutes to complete. You will need some equipment. I recommend using a bamboo whisk. But there are ways to make it using a shaker or handheld frother. See "Recipe tips" for suggestions.

• Step 1: Prepare the ingredients.
  • Start with preparing all the ingredients.
  • Put the kettle on for hot water.
  • Put the milk in a small saucepan or microwave to heat. If you have an automatic milk frother, add the milk to the frother, heat, and froth the milk.
• Step 2: Mix the ingredients.
  • Add a teaspoon of maca powder into a small bowl.
  • Add in a teaspoon of cinnamon.
  • Add in a small amount of hot (but not boiling) water, 2 - 3 tablespoons.
  • Take the bamboo whisk and whisk until completely dissolved. Whisking in an "m" motion can help achieve a nice foam texture.
• Step 3: Assemble the drink.
  • Transfer the maca mixture into a mug.
  • Add more hot water (if desired), about ¼ cup.
  • Pour the frothed milk into a mug over the maca.
  • Add sweetener, if desired, and to taste.
  • Enjoy hot!

Substitutions

• You can substitute oat milk with almond milk, organic soy milk, or cashew milk.
• You can substitute yellow maca powder with darker types - black or red maca powder. Black and red maca powder are more suitable for men.

Recipe variations

• Add in some vanilla for more flavor.
• Make it seasonal. Add Pumpkin Spice.
• Make it keto (bulletproof Maca Latte): Add a teaspoon of MCT oil.
• Make it anti-inflammatory: Add a teaspoon of turmeric powder.
• Make it caffeinated: Mix in a shot of espresso or your favorite coffee.

Recipe tips

• If you don’t have a bamboo whisk, you can use a metal whisk, handheld frother, or simple shaker. Bamboo whisks are gentle on the maca and help dissolve more completely. I highly recommend investing in a matcha set!
• When whisking maca, make sure there are no lumps.
• Maca Latte tastes best lightly sweetened. So don't go wild with adding sweeteners.
• Sweetener recommendation:
  • You can use honey or maple syrup here. Make sure you use honey in liquid form, not raw.
  • Use stevia or any low-carb sweetener for a low-calorie option.
  • Other sweeteners like coconut sugar and date syrup are not good here. They change the taste of maca too much.
• I tested oat, almond, soy, and cashew milk, and they all stood out as winners. Cow milk and coconut milk change the taste considerably. Therefore they are not a good option.

This maca coffee is smooth and warming, perfect for cozy mornings. It's energizing and works wonders for our bodies. It's healing and absolutely amazing.

Don't be afraid to try it out. And if you need inspiration beyond this Maca Latte, try some of my other recipes that include maca powder.

More maca recipes to try

• Chocolate Maca Balls
• Turmeric Maca Powder Cacao Energy Balls
• Peanut Butter Maca Overnight Oats
• Chocolate Maca Tahini Brownies