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Most people turn to coffee when they need a pick me up; others may turn to sugar and energy drinks.
Let’s look at some of the benefits of drinking matcha.
Matcha is green tea that is shade grown and never heated like normal green tea is.
Because it is not processed, it retains a bright green color and has a slightly sweeter and lighter flavor than regular green tea, although matcha still retains the grounding earthy and grassy notes that regular green tea does.
Matcha also contains a much larger amount of the amino acid L-theanine than regular green tea.
Matcha has about ½ the amount of caffeine as regular black coffee per serving.
Matcha is also a great source of minerals and is higher in the antioxidant compound EGCG than regular green tea.
So, now that you know the benefits of matcha, here are five ways you can consider adding it to your diet.
When all else fails, you can add just about any natural superfood like matcha to a smoothie.
Smoothies are convenient and easy to make, and they can even be made into smoothie bowls by reducing the liquid by ½ a cup or so.
When it comes to smoothie choices, however, they’re not all created equal.
Smoothies can be filled with equal amounts fresh fruits and veggies (or greens) and be packed with only nutrient-dense foods.
Matcha is great to use in smoothies because it’s a natural superfood that lends an earthy flavor and balances out the taste of sweeter fruits.
Here’s a recipe you can use to test out matcha in a smoothie in the morning or afternoon.
Ingredients (*choose organic for optimal nutrition when possible):
Directions:
1. Add all the ingredients to your blender in the order listed and blend on low, then progress to high until you have a thick and frothy drink. Enjoy!
One little tip: Be sure not to consume matcha in a nighttime smoothie. Although it has a calming effect and doesn’t cause jitters like coffee, a smoothie made with matcha may still keep you awake at night since matcha is a natural source of caffeine.
If you love the way a cup of hot coffee makes you feel in the morning, then go for a warm matcha latté instead.
Matcha is traditionally made into a warm beverage by natives of Japan where matcha originates from. You can create a similar warm beverage at home and upgrade it just a bit to help it feel more like a coffee drink.
The key to making a warm matcha latté is to bring the water to just under boiling heat so it doesn’t get too hot.
Here’s a great recipe to get you started.
Ingredients:
Directions:
Some people also like to add a teaspoon or so of coconut oil to their matcha latté for a more filling beverage that also provides more energy since coconut oil is a natural source of MCT fats. Be sure to choose extra-virgin coconut oil if you want to try this option out and blend it with the matcha and warmed water.
You can also add maca to a matcha latté for an extra source of caffeine-free energy and a nice, warming caramel flavor. Experiment with a few different recipes to see how you enjoy matcha the most!
Energy balls and bites are normally made with oats, nuts, seeds, coconut, dried fruit, superfoods, and/or nut butters. You can really make them into anything you want and swap out a variety of healthy ingredients for one another.
Energy balls and bites can be enjoyed at the office, for a quick breakfast when you’re out of time to eat a real meal, and they’re a great dessert to enjoy in place of cake and cookies. Best of all, you make a huge batch of energy balls and store them in the fridge for 2 weeks or the freezer for 1 month so you’re always prepared.
Matcha makes a great addition to energy balls and bites since it’s naturally energizing and it adds a fun color. Ready to try it out?
Here’s a healthy energy ball recipe to trying using matcha that you can try.
Ingredients:
Directions:
For a fun pop of color and a natural energy boost, make yourself some warm oatmeal or overnight oatmeal and add matcha to it.
Oatmeal is already a fantastic source of energy you can eat each day since it’s high in protein, complex carbs, B vitamins, and minerals such as iron and zinc.
The key to adding matcha to oatmeal and having it taste great is to add some form of sweetness to balance out the natural grassy flavor of matcha. Optimal options include bananas, stevia, and blueberries or raisins.
Here’s a delicious and easy overnight oatmeal recipe that you can use matcha in.
Ingredients:
Directions:
To prepare this recipe into a hot bowl of oats, cook the oats on the stove in the milk as you normally would, let them cool for 2 minutes, scoop the mixture into a bowl, and then add in the rest of ingredients before serving.
Here’s a fun way to use matcha to cool off that’s a much better replacement to sugary slushies sold in stores or food carts.
This recipe idea is a great option before or after a workout by adding a scoop of protein powder.
Here’s how to make it:
Ingredients:
Directions:
Add the ingredients into a large blender or a personalize blender and blend. Pour into a serving glass or to-go cup and enjoy!
When purchasing matcha, be careful how you spend your money.
Matcha green tea should never be a dark, ruddy color; it should be a bright, spring green color that nearly glows.
Matcha is not cheap, but a little matcha will go a long way and you can choose to reduce the amount per recipe to stretch out the servings even further.
In addition to trying matcha, here are some other things you can do to boost your mood and energy:
Now, pick yourself up some matcha at a health food store or online and give it a try. Here are some other foods you can also use to improve your energy naturally too!
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