This Maca Latte is the perfect caffeine-free pick-me-up drink. It's bold but super smooth and tastes amazing. It's packed with antioxidants and super easy to make—a wonderful, wholesome alternative to coffee.
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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 really like - incredible Maca Latte.
Maca is such a great ingredient. I've been using it for many years. I love adding maca in my morning smoothies, energy balls, iced drinks, and hot drinks - like this hot chocolate. It has a powerful effect on my body, gives me a huge boost of energy. It awakes me but doesn't create nervous energy like coffee sometimes does.
I've been making this maca latte for years and couldn't recommend it more. It's a powerful super drink that tastes amazing!
Why do you need to try it?
- This Maca Latte is smooth, rich, and taste wonderful.
- It features superfood maca powder that is known for its ability to boost stamina, energy and sex drive.
- It packs an incredible amount of powerful antioxidants.
- It's low in calories, 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 - miracle drink!
Is maca the same as matcha?
One of the most common questions I get when I mention maca is a comparison with matcha. It may be pronounced in a similar way, but maca is different from matcha in many ways.
While matcha is made of tea leaves and originates from Japan, maca is the root from Peru.
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.
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.
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 desiered 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 in 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 also help it 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, 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's milk and coconut milk change the taste considerably. Therefore they are not a good option.
Faq
Maca doesn't contain any caffeine.
Absolutely. Maca is one of the most energizing foods on the planet, which makes it the perfect extra kick in your coffee!
Yellow maca is the most common form of maca and is primarily used for overall vitality and wellness in both men and women. Yellow maca is also considered the best form of maca for decreasing stress levels, enhancing mood, and improving focus.
This Maca Latte drink is smooth and warming, perfect for cozy mornings. It's energizing and works wonders for our bodies. It's healing and absolutely amazing. Enjoy!
📖 Recipe
Maca Latte
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon maca powder
- ½ teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon
- ¾ cup oat milk
- Hot water
- Sweetener: maple syrup or light honey to taste if desired
Instructions
- Prepare 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.
- Put maca and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Add in a small amount of hot water, about 2 - 3 tablespoons.
- Take the bamboo whisk and whisk until completely dissolved. Whisking in an "m" motion can help achieve a nice foam texture.
- Transfer the 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!
Notes
- 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.
- Add in some vanilla for more flavor.
- Make it seasonal, add Pumpkin Spice.
- Make it keto (bulletproof Maca Latte): Add in 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.
Sylvana says
Lovely!
laura says
Absolutely DELISH!
Bernice says
What an interesting caffeine free alternative to my morning latte. A must try!
Relle says
This sounds lovely. Can't wait to try it.