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    Home » Simple Vegan Recipes » Drinks

    Ginger chocolate maca latte (maca hot chocolate!)

    Published: Dec 19, 2022 · Modified: Jun 4, 2023 by Becky Striepe · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    maca hot chocolate in a mug on a table surrounded by measuring spoons of powdered ingredients
    image collage showing the maca latte ingredients separate and in the blender, the blender running, and the finished maca hot chocolate on a table

    A cozy chocolate maca latte is my new favorite morning drink. This maca hot chocolate only takes 5 minutes to make!

    hand holding a mug of maca latte

    About maca

    Maca's potential health benefits got me intrigued enough to start playing around with this superfood powder. I'm not going to make a lot of health claims about maca here, but if you'd like to read about what got me interested in maca, you can find more about its potential benefits here.

    Maca powder is pretty affordable, so it felt like there was no harm in adding it to my routine. And, it turns out, it's delicious!

    powdered ginger, maca, and cocoa in cups on a cutting board next to a measuring up of soy milk

    Maca is a cruciferous root vegetable, though you're not likely to find maca root whole in most stores. This recipe uses maca powder, which is the more common way to find it.

    Maca powder has a nutty, malted taste with a hint of caramel or butterscotch, which makes it lovely in hot drinks like this maca late!

    Where to buy maca powder

    The maca I have been using is from Trader Joe's, and I've also seen bags of maca powder at Whole Foods and at my regular grocery store.

    The eight ounce bag of maca that I got at Trader Joe's was about $5 at the time of this writing. Eight ounces is 48 teaspoons, so you can make 32 maca lattes with one $5 bag. That works out to roughly 15 cents per drink. Not too shabby!

    If you can't find maca powder at the store, you can grab it on line. I found this 16 ounce bag for $13 on Amazon. That's a bit more expensive per latte - 20 cents instead of 15 - but it's still not super pricey.

    Recipe notes

    This is a super easy morning drink to make, and you don't need any fancy equipment to do it. Just combine your maca powder, cocoa powder, and ground ginger in the blender with a cup of vegan milk.

    image collage showing the maca latte ingredients separate and in the blender, the blender running, and the finished maca hot chocolate on a table

    Depending on the vegan milk that you use, you may or may not need to add a little sugar to this drink. Vegan milks can vary a lot in sweetness!

    If you don't do sugar, you can use alternative sweeteners, like stevia. I don't recommend agave or maple syrup, since those flavors don't mesh well with the combo going on in this mug.

    The regular soy milk that I use works in this recipe with no extra sweetener needed. Totally unsweetened plant milk, though, might need a little bit of extra help to reach your desired sweetness level. Just blend in between additions, and you're good to go!

    Once you've blended up your maca latte, simply transfer to a mug and heat it in the microwave or heat it in a saucepan before transferring to your mug.

    maca hot chocolate in a mug on a table surrounded by measuring spoons of powdered ingredients

    You can even drink this cold, if you prefer. I like to warm it up, because I use it as a coffee alternative.

    Variations

    Want to mix things up? Feel free to have fun with this recipe!

    You can omit the ginger or replace it with a pinch of black pepper or cayenne, if you prefer. Or just add black pepper or cayenne, if you like things extra spicy!

    For a golden maca latte, add half a teaspoon to a full teaspoon of ground turmeric to the mix before blending.

    A half teaspoon of vanilla extract is another lovely addition to your maca latte.

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    hand holding a mug of maca latte

    Chocolate Maca Latte Recipe

    A cozy chocolate maca latte is my new favorite morning drink. This maca hot chocolate only takes 5 minutes to make!
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Keyword: maca latte
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 135kcal
    Author: Becky Striepe

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup soy or oat milk - or your favorite creamy vegan milk
    • 1 ½ teaspoons maca powder
    • 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
    • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
    • organic sugar or sugar alternative - to taste

    Instructions

    • Add all of the ingredients to your blender, and blend until completely smooth. Taste and add sweetener, blending in between additions, as needed.
    • For a warm maca latte: Microwave 45-90 seconds, depending on the power of your microwave, OR transfer to a small saucepan and cook on medium, just until heated through.

    Equipment

    • Blender

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    Notes

    The sweetener is optional because plant milks can vary so much in sweetness. The regular soy milk I use actually adds enough sweetness to this drink that I don't need to add any extra sugars, but unsweetened vegan milk may need a little sugar. Just add a little bit at a time until you reach the flavor you want.
    If you don't like to add sugar, you can also do alternative sweeteners, like stevia. I don't recommend agave or maple syrup, since those flavors don't mesh well with the combo going on in this mug.
    Serve your maca latte warm or cold. It's a great hot drink to kick off the day or warm you up on a chilly evening, but it's also lovely over ice in the summer!

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Chocolate Maca Latte Recipe
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    135
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    5
    g
    8
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    5
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Sodium
     
    119
    mg
    5
    %
    Potassium
     
    490
    mg
    14
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    14
    g
    5
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    12
    %
    Sugar
     
    8
    g
    9
    %
    Protein
     
    9
    g
    18
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    928
    IU
    19
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    19
    mg
    23
    %
    Calcium
     
    364
    mg
    36
    %
    Iron
     
    2
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Frequently asked questions

    What is maca coffee good for?

    Maca has a malted flavor that's lovely in both hot and cold drinks! In this recipe, it brings richness and body to the drink, making it a great caffeine-free coffee alternative.

    What is maca?

    Maca is a root vegetable, though you're most likely to find it in powdered form. It has a malty flavor with hints of caramel, which makes it lovely in hot drinks!

    Does maca taste like coffee?

    I do not think it tastes like coffee at all. It does have an earthy, nutty flavor, but I'd liken it more to malted milk than coffee.

    Can you mix maca powder with milk?

    Absolutely! You can add ½ to a full tablespoon of maca powder to a cup of warm milk and stir to dissolve. I find that it is easiest to get it to dissolve by tossing the milk and maca into the blender together.

    Will maca keep me awake?

    Maca, on its own, is completely caffeine-free, so it shouldn't keep you awake. Some people do report energizing effects from maca, so I'd recommend drinking it early in the day until you know how it will impact you. I have never found it to keep me awake, though.

    About Becky Striepe

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    Hi there! I'm Becky Striepe (rhymes with sleepy), and I love using gadgets and shortcuts to create easy vegan comfort food recipes for busy people. Whether you love your Instant Pot, your air fryer, or just love delicious plant-based meals, stick around. You'll like it here.

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    1. Dianne

      May 29, 2018 at 5:52 pm

      I have a bag of maca in the fridge, and I've been looking for ways to use it. I love this idea! I think I'm going to start the day with a latte tomorrow!

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      • Becky Striepe

        May 30, 2018 at 7:53 am

        Oh yay! I hope you're sipping one right now!

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