Maca Latte Mix

This cozy maca latte comes together in minutes thanks to a simple homemade latte mix made with maca powder, cocoa, coconut sugar, and warming spices. Stir the latte mix into hot milk to make a chocolatey, adaptogenic drink that tastes like vegan hot chocolate with a subtle mocha twist. Make a big batch of the mix for quick, nourishing lattes all week long.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword Maca latte

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings

Calories 86kcal

Author Katie Trant

Ingredients

To make big batch Maca Latte Mix

1 ¼ cup cocoa powder
½ cup maca powder
¾ cup coconut sugar
2 Tablespoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoons cayenne pepper (optional)
½ teaspooons finely ground black pepper
½ teaspoons fine grain sea salt

To make a Maca Latte for one

2-3 Tablespoons maca latte mix
1 ½ cups plant-based milk

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Instructions

To make Maca Latte Mix

Combine cocoa powder, maca powder, coconut sugar, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, and sea salt in a bowl.
1 ¼ cup cocoa powder, ½ cup maca powder, ¾ cup coconut sugar, 2 Tablespoons ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper , ½ teaspooons finely ground black pepper, ½ teaspoons fine grain sea salt
Whisk to combine.
Transfer the maca latte mix into a jar with a lid for storage.

To make a Maca Latte for one

Place 2-3 Tablespoons maca latte mix into a small heavy-bottomed pot.
2-3 Tablespoons maca latte mix
Add ¼ cup plant-based milk, and whisk into a smooth paste.
1 ½ cups plant-based milk
Add the remaining 1 ¼ cups of milk and whisk to combine.
Heat over medium heat until desired warmth is reached.
Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition values are an estimate only and are based on one serving of maca latte mix, not including plant-based milk.
How long will a batch of maca latte mix last for? Kept in an airtight container in a room temperature cupboard, your maca latte mix will be good for about 3 months. I sincerely doubt it will last you that long, however.
I only want to make a single maca latte
I like making a big batch of maca latte mix so I can just scoop and stir when the mood strikes, but perhaps you'd like to test the recipe with a smaller quantity first.
No problemo. In the recipe card below, adjust the servings to "one" and it'll automatically adjust the measurements for you.
Can I omit / change the sweetener?
I like using coconut sugar here because everything is in except the milk, which makes latte time a breeze. But if you prefer a different kind of sweetener, you can certainly add a bit of honey or maple syrup to taste.
You could also omit the sweetener altogether, but I think it'd be pretty intense tasting without it.

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