Description
Indulge in the delightful blend of matcha green tea and cocoa with this warm and comforting Matcha Cocoa recipe. Perfect for cozy evenings or a midday treat.
Ingredients
Milk:
1 cup (dairy or non-dairy)
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder:
1 tablespoon
Matcha Green Tea Powder:
1 teaspoon
Honey or Maple Syrup:
1–2 teaspoons (to taste)
Vanilla Extract:
1/4 teaspoon
Sea Salt:
pinch
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together milk, cocoa powder, and matcha powder until smooth.
- Heat Mixture: Heat the mixture until steaming but not boiling, stirring frequently.
- Add Sweetener: Remove from heat and stir in sweetener, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Serve: Pour into a mug and serve warm. For a frothy finish, blend the mixture briefly with a milk frother or in a blender before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier drink, use whole milk or canned coconut milk.
- You can adjust the amount of sweetener based on your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
