Description
A delightful blend of matcha and hot chocolate for a creamy and energizing experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 2 tablespoons matcha powder
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sweetener (honey, sugar, or maple syrup)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the matcha powder, cocoa powder, and sweetener.
- Add a small amount of the warm milk to the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth.
- Gradually add the rest of the warm milk while whisking continuously to combine.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness to your preference.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based milk and sweetener.
- Matcha quality can affect the flavor, so choose a good quality matcha powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg