Matcha and Tahini 'Superfood Latte' From 'The First Mess'
Every week, we’re spotlighting a different food blogger who’s shaking up the blogosphere with tempting recipes and knockout photography. Here, Laura Wright of The First Mess shares the perfect vibrantly-hued “superfood latte” to wake up with.
Matcha and Maca Superfood Latte With Tahini
Serves 1
I usually hit up my local health food store for a crusty loaf of multi-seed sourdough and maybe a re-up of brown c. But also… I almost always walk out with three sample-size packets of plant-based protein powder, a kombucha drink, some sort of grain-free dog treat (my girl’s got sensitive skin), coconut milk ice cream, a new herbal tea, some kind of rice cracker or cake, a bar of my fave raw chocolate with vanilla and salt, a new flour or grain to play around with, and whatever “superfood” du jour that I’ve just read about.
Those bags and jars of dried fruit, seeds, powders, tabs, bark pieces, and leaves tend to realize their fate in my daily smoothie. I really can’t tell you with 100-percent certainty if my immunity is stronger (no colds yet this year!), my focus more laser beam–like, or my energy levels significantly enhanced. I just know that I feel good and I chalk up about an ounce of that positivity to these, ahem, “super” additions.
10-12 oz light coconut or unsweetened almond milk
1 tsp matcha powder
1 tsp maca powder
1/2 tsp tahini sesame paste
1 1/2 tsp extra virgin coconut oil (or coconut butter/manna is especially good here)
Maple syrup/brown rice syrup to taste
Sesame seeds, to garnish
Combine all of the ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring the liquid to a strong simmer, whisking a couple times. Once it’s warm, carefully pour the liquid into a blender and slowly blend the mixture until thoroughly combined and frothy. Garnish the drink with a little sprinkle of sesame seeds of you like.
More “superfood” stories that should be on your radar:
Possibly the healthiest chocolate shake ever
Ginger amps up this pork chop in more ways than one
What’s your favorite “superfood”? Tell us below!
