Adaptogens make great natural remedies for countless physical and mental problems. They can be easily incorporated into a variety of recipes, most commonly smoothies, but also baked goods, soups and other foods/drinks.
In this recipe, I combine the popular matcha latte with an adaptogen latte, making an extra powerful potion to start the day with or use as an afternoon pick me up. Coconut or almond butter is a great ingredient that thickens the latte and helps it foam up a bit after being blended. I have selected euccomia, reishi and maca because of their calming and hormone balancing effects for me. There are tons of different adaptogens and herbs out there. Choose your favorites based on your personal needs.
Ingredients:
1 cup cashew milk (I like to make my own by soaking raw cashews for 2+ hrs, rinsing them then blending them with fresh water)
1 cup hot water
1 tsp matcha powder (energizing, mood balancing and good source of antioxidants)
1 tsp maca
1/2 tsp euccomia or other adaptogen of choice
1/2 tsp reishi or other adaptogen of choice
1 tbsp coconut or almond Butter
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Sweetener: 1 pitted date or tsp of raw honey
Method:
Boil hot water in tea kettle or in a pot- once it comes to a boil, let it sit so it cools down a tiny bit before later adding to blender
Blend all ingredients
Taste to see if you need more sweetener or hot water- microwaving will disrupt the benefits of the matcha and adaptogens so add more hot water from the stove and blend to increase temp
