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This maca latte recipe is almost exactly that: a miracle! This maca powder recipe is perfect for natural energy, fertility, PCOS, and hormonal balance, and the maca drink is the perfect pick-me-up.
Why This Recipe Works
- It’s like a cross between hot chocolate and a golden milk latte, with clean, balanced energy you’d want (but wouldn’t quite get) from a cup of coffee.
- It’s rich and spiced but not overly so.
- This maca latte recipe is super versatile and can be adapted to suit almost any dietary restrictions.
Variations
- Use your favorite sweetener if you prefer that over maple syrup.
FAQs
- Can I use all coconut milk? Yes. If you have an almond milk allergy, all coconut milk is fine to use. However, you might want to use light coconut milk or coconut milk from the carton. Using entirely full-fat canned coconut milk might result in a maca latte that’s too thick.
- Can I use all almond milk instead? Sure! Simply substitute all almond milk for the coconut milk.
- Can I use cocoa powder instead? Absolutely! The proportion will be the same.
- Can I make this in the blender? Sure! It sounds delicious and will be super frothy and smooth.
What are maca powder benefits?
- Maca powder is super nutrient dense. It contains vitamin C (133% of the recommended daily intake!), loads of copper (85% of the RDI!), iron, potassium, vitamin B6, and manganese. On top of that, it has 4 grams of protein per 28 grams, which is pretty powerful for a little root!
- It helps balance hormones and is frequently used to help PCOS, menopause, and female fertility issues.
- Maca powder is fantastic for improving male fertility. Read more
- It’s known to increase libido in both men and women. Uh, enough said.
- Maca powder has been shown to reduce anxiety and generally improve your mood. Maybe because of the previous benefit? Just saying.
- Maca powder delivers clean, stable energy. No caffeine jitters!
- Some studies have shown maca powder to actually improve memory function and learning.
How to use maca powder
In addition to making this maca latte recipe, I love stirring maca powder into smoothies and sprinkling it on top of smoothie bowls, granola bowls, or even into your oatmeal.
Is this recipe good for PCOS?
Yes! Maca is known as a great supplement for PCOS support, because it helps balance hormones, namely estrogen and progesterone. In addition, maca nourishes the endocrine system and is a fertility superfood. Maca powder is an adaptogen, helping balance your hormones without actually containing hormones.
Is maca powder good for fertility?
Oh yeah, sister! Or… brother. Because yep, not only is maca powder great for fertility, it’s awesome for male fertility and libido, too. I made my husband take maca powder when we were ready to conceive our second child, knowing that studies have shown maca to improve sperm health, support stronger motility, and even increase sperm count. We didn’t have any issues going in, but I wanted to maximize the quality of both our contributions if I could! So make miracle maca lattes for two and drink up, you crazy kids.
Maca powder is great for female fertility, too. As mentioned with PCOS, maca helps balance hormones, creating a more regular and balanced menstrual cycle. It also helps support your endocrine system, which is absolutely key to healthy, optimized fertility. And maca is an adaptogen, making it super nourishing without actually containing any hormones itself. Maca powder also helps support healthy thyroid function, another critical element to optimal fertility.
Maca Latte with Coffee
Equipment
- medium saucepan
- whisk
- fine mesh sieve or strainer optional
- mug or glass to serve
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk of choice see Notes
- ½ tablespoon cacao or cocoa powder, optional
- 1 tablespoon maca powder
- 1 pinch cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ tablespoon maple syrup or granulated sweetener, plus more to taste; optional
- 1 shot espresso prepared
Instructions
- Heat medium saucepan over medium-low heat. When pan is warm, add 1 cup milk of choice and heat, stirring occasionally, until warm.
- Add cacao, maca powder, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and maple syrup to saucepan. Whisk well to combine, then let mixture simmer. Whisk occasionally until mixture is hot or very warm (as desired).
- If using sieve or strainer, fit tool over serving mug or glass. Slowly and carefully, pour liquid through strainer and into container. Discard any clumps or sediment collected by strainer.
- Pour espresso shot on top of maca latte in serving mug. Stir to incorporate if desired and serve immediately.
- For a foamy top on your latte, vigorously whisk the latte mixture just before pouring it into your mug.
- Make it Vegan: Use a vegan milk.
- Make it Paleo: Use a dairy-free milk (coconut milk from a can preferred).
Approximate Information for One Serving
Nutrition Disclaimers
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.
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Looking forward to trying this for fertility issues my husband and I have had for the last 7 years (mostly libido and energy on his side). Quick question, I know it is recommended to serve/drink hot, but could it be done cold as well? Would love to try it cold but unsure how it will turn out. Thanks for this awesome recipe…..now off to the store.
We’re so glad you’re considering this recipe! 🙂 Best of luck!
We think it could work cold! You may have to simmer all the spices and sweetener together with a little bit of water prior to adding the ice and milk. Stir together!
How do we make this whole30?
Just omit the sweetener. 🙂
Great recipe! Best one I’ve tried! I heated the liquids in the microwave, then poured into my blender with the dry ingredients to mix. I only used 1 TBS cocoa powder, went with the honey option, and omitted cayenne. This will be a new regular!
Glad you enjoy it. 🙂
Has anyone had success in conceiving while drinking this mix?
I have had Maca in my cabinet for months and was not sure how to make a good latte with it. After the first couple of sips I really like this recipe A LOT! The spices add just enough kick. I have been trying to replace coffee and the sugar I normally add to it. Earl grey was okay but I still felt I needed the sugar in order to enjoy it. This is the perfect substitute. A nice pick-me-up without feeling terrible afterwards. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
I’m so glad this helped you, Jennifer! Thank you for the kind words 🙂
The flavor is great, but mine turned out really grainy. I found myself almost chewing it. Did I not heat it enough to get all the spices to dissolve? Also, it seemed a little heavy, so I think I’ll try it again with just almond milk. I’m trying to get off coffee and I’m excited about this as a healthy alternative!! Thank you!
Thanks for sharing your experience! We hope you will try again. We highly suggest vigorously whisking the mixture. 🙂
This was delicious! I used a little less maca and tumeric, as I’m new to using them. Wasn’t sure if I’d get any weird side effects. I also didn’t use cayenne, and used a 2:1 ratio of canned coconut milk and oat milk. Turned out great! I’m looking forward to my new morning drink!
Glad you loved this one Rachel! Feel free to play with the levels of seasonings until it’s just right for you.
I have a question about the Cayenne powder. Can we opt out of it? Im asking cuz i get indigestion sooo bad from almost everything. Not to mention I’m not very good with spicy hot things either. (Im a mess lol)
Thank you.
Absolutely! You can try a tiiiiiny pinch to see if it works for you, but if you don’t like it, don’t use it!
Hi, I don’t have full fat canned coconut milk. Is it OK if I miss this ingredient?
You can replace it with another alt milk, but it may not be as creamy as the recipe!
I would like to make a big batch of this. What number of servings should I make to equal the 1/4 cup serving suggestion you mentioned? Thank you I’m so excited to try this!
For this one, a cup is enough for four people or less, so be generous with your servings! You can always save it for an iced latte the next day. 🙂
I was looking for a recipe to try my Maca powder and found this recipe and it was fantastic! It’s July so I made it into a cold drink and it worked perfectly. I used unsweetened coconut milk in carton in place of almond milk and coconut milk in can, cocoa nibs in place of powder, and monk fruit sugar in place of honey. I added 1/2 cup of ice and blended in my Vitamix. This is my new afternoon pick me up!! I’m can’t wait to try more of your recipes.
Cacao nibs 🙂
I love those subs! I’m glad you enjoyed it!