Matcha Bliss & Cocoa Spice: Two Energizing Morning Elixirs

Indulge in a soothing Oat Milk Matcha Latte featuring the rich, antioxidant-packed goodness of matcha, balanced with the natural sweetness of dates and a comforting touch of nutmeg. Or transport your taste buds with a Mexican-inspired Cocoa Latte that harmoniously blends the robust flavor of cocoa with the warmth of cinnamon, a hint of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick, and the refreshing zest of lemon.

These delightful concoctions, served with oat milk, are a nourishing way to start your day, promoting relaxation and providing essential nutrients.

Oat Milk Matcha Latte with Dates and Nutmeg

Ingredients

• 1 cup oat milk (or your preferred plant-based milk)
• 1 teaspoon matcha powder superfood mix (or organic greens with matcha)
• 2-3 pitted dates
• A pinch of ground nutmeg
• A pinch of pink salt (optional, to taste)
• 1 scoop unflavoured collagen powder (optional)

Instructions

1. Sift matcha powder to remove lumps.
2. Blend pitted dates with a little warm water to create a smooth date paste.
3. Gently heat oat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until warm (avoid boiling).
4. In a cup, add sifted matcha powder. Pour a small amount of warm oat milk into the cup and stir until matcha is dissolved.
5. Add remaining warm oat milk and stir well.
6. Add collagen powder, if using, and stir until dissolved
7. Spoon in the blended date paste and stir until well incorporated. Adjust sweetness by adding more dates if needed. (Optional: sieve mixture if requires a smoother texture).
8. Grate a pinch of nutmeg directly into the latte. Add a pinch of pink salt, if desired. Stir well.
9. Pour into a mug and enjoy!

Optional: Use a milk frother to create a creamy froth on top. Or blend the mixture for a smooth and creamy drink.

Mexican-Inspired Cocoa Latte with Pepper and Lemon Zest

• 1 cup oat milk (or your preferred plant-based milk)
• 1 tablespoon raw organic cocoa powder (or organic cocoa, matcha, maca mix)
• 2-3 pitted dates
• A pinch of ground cinnamon
• A pinch of cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• Zest of half a lemon
• A pinch of pink salt (optional, to taste)
• 1 scoop unflavoured collagen powder (optional)

1. Blend pitted dates with a little warm water to create a smooth date paste.
2. Gently heat oat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until warm (avoid boiling).
3. In a cup, add cocoa powder. Pour a small amount of warm oat milk into the cup and stir until cocoa is dissolved.
4. Add remaining warm oat milk and stir well.
5. Add collagen powder, if using, and stir until dissolved
6. Spoon in the blended date paste, ground cinnamon, cayenne pepper, lemon zest, and a pinch of pink salt. Stir until well incorporated. Optional: sieve mixture if requires a smoother texture).
7. Pour into a mug and savor the delightful Mexican-inspired cocoa latte!

Optional: Use a milk frother to create a creamy froth on top. Or blend the mixture for a smooth and creamy drink.

Feel free to customize the recipes based on your taste preferences and experiment with different spices or natural sweeteners (eg. dried apricots) for a unique twist.