How to Make a Collagen Matcha Latte Recipe

There’s something about the chill in the air that makes me want to make my daily Collagen Matcha Latte recipe, sit down in our living room (which I recently won a year-long debate about why we should move our TV out of our living room…score!), read a book under a fluffy blanket, turn on the fireplace, and sip on the green, frothy, matcha ecstasy (I kid you not). 

This Collagen Matcha Latte recipe has become part of my daily rituals. I’ve posted about it many times on my Instagram page and figured it was time to share this recipe I have been keeping all to myself like a big block of Lily’s chocolate. 

What is Matcha?

Matcha tea —the green powdered tea imported from Japan—is all the craze right now, and rightly so. 

• It relaxes you without making you sleepy.
• It delivers caffeine into the bloodstream in a much more measured way than coffee.
• Its caffeine effects last up to 4-6 hours, compared to coffee’s high and then quick crash.
• There is evidence that it has some weight loss benefits.

There’s “a latte” of this Collage Matcha Latte recipe to go around. If you haven’t ever tried adding collagen to your drinks and smoothies, then let me convince you of this (new-ish) superfood that is taking over the Google trends. 

What is Collagen?

Collagen, the most abundant protein in the body is made of long chain amino acids. This protein is only found in animals. Even in humans from skin to blood vessels. The highest concentration is found in bones and connective tissue. 

Collagen is what makes our hair and nails strong, makes our skin bounce back and it even repairs the gut lining. Unfortunately, with age, the naturally occurring collagen in our bodies begins to decline. This is why we get wrinkly! 

Fortunately, quality collagen supplements are ever so popular and making them quite easy to purchase. The collagen supplements come in a powder form. Made from the bones and connective tissue of pastured animals. They are completely tasteless, which is why you can get away with adding it to your coffee or your new collagen matcha latte tea!

What is the difference between collagen and gelatin?

Collagen and gelatin supplements come from the same place. The gelatin however will gel liquids, while collagen is water soluble. The reason for this is that the collagen proteins are further broken down so they dissolve in cold fluid. That is why collagen supplements often say hydrolyzed collagen and/or collagen peptides. 

Benefits of collagen?

Supplementing with collagen has many benefits that include stronger and healthier hair, nails and skin. More importantly collagen proteins and amino acids heal and patch up leak gut, contributing to better overall health. 

Collagen is a fantastic source of protein too, with about 11g of protein per scoop. This allergen friendly, unflavored, unscented, clean protein supplement can be added to smoothies, soups, coffee and even tea!

Try adding in 2 scoops of collagen to your daily routine and see what benefits you experience! 

And you’re welcome 🙂 

Collagen Matcha Latte Recipe

Ingredients:

• 12 ounces steamed water
• 1 teaspoon matcha powder
• 5-10 drops liquid stevia  
• 1/2 teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon coconut or MCT oil (if you have never added coconut oil or MCT oil to your hot beverages, then start by adding 1 teaspoon to avoid digestive discomfort)
• 1 tablespoon grass fed butter or ghee (same tip here! Start with 1 teaspoon) 
• 2 scoops collagen 

Instructions: 

1. Heat 12 ounces water until steaming, not boiling. 
2. Combine the hot water, matcha, stevia, cinnamon, coconut oil and butter in a blender. 
3. Blend until frothy, lower the power and add in the collagen, blend for another 10 seconds until dissolved. 
4. Sip, enjoy, and be sure to share this Collagen Matcha Latte Recipe with your friends and family!