Macadamia Matcha Latte

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Macadamia Matcha Latte

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 7 minutes

Servings: 2 drinks

Author: Brewing Happiness

No need to buy expensive ingredients to make the creamiest dairy-free latte, this 6 ingredient Macadamia Matcha Latte will do the trick!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/4 cup macadamia nuts, raw
• 2-3 tablespoons honey (sub maple syrup or coconut nectar) I like my drinks very sweet, so use your discretion.
• 2 teaspoons matcha powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch sea salt

Instructions

1. Heat your water in a small pot on the stove over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, add all other ingredients to your high speed blender. (You can try this recipe in a regular blender, but I think it might come out gritty.)

3. After 5 minutes, take your water off the heat and transfer it to your blender. Add on the lid, and blend on high for 30 seconds - 1 min. You want the macadamia nuts to completely blend and a nice froth to form.

4. Pour your latte into two mugs, or one really huge mug for yourself. 

5. DRINK UP. 

Since March I have traveled to four states and eight countries. Needless to say, I am exhausted to the core. So as an act of self love I have been treating myself each afternoon with a little matcha latte. It’s the perfect amount of ceremony and caffeine to make the afternoon special.

When I started making matcha, I was taking cues from Dolly & Oatmeal and Lee From America and adding coconut butter to my matcha to make it creamy. That totally worked and was delicious, but I knew there was an easier (and less expensive) way to make a creamy (delicious) dairy-free matcha.

So I tested it. I made it with full fat coconut milk (too thick). I made it with hemp seeds (made the flavor weird.) I made it with almond butter (too gritty). You get the point. I did my homework here, and I found that the best way to make it dairy free, delicious, and not break the bank was by using macadamia nuts. Plus they give the latte a ridiculously delicious taste. (I mean, who doesn’t like a macadamia nut?!?)

So now I am working on nursing my exhaustion, and being gentle with myself. I am trying to balance work and living. I am trying. I’m not always great at it, workaholism runs in the family. But I am trying to intentionally take breaks in the day and reward myself for just existing.

If you’re feeling tired like me, I HIGHLY suggest adapting your afternoon routine to include some of this matcha goodness. I promise it will change your day, and your mood. It makes life better. Promise. Take care of yourself (it’s really important.) And treat yourself nice. xo