One of my goals for health in the New Year is to find healthy comfort food replacements so that I can enjoy some of the things I love without sabotaging mine and my families’ health. One of my favorite recipes is our Super Food Hot Chocolate which has matcha, moringa, and pure cocoa powder. This is something that you can easily tailor to your own health and taste preferences or for those of your children.
My Interest in Moringa
We were first introduced to moringa through a friend that wanted us to blend moringa into her coffee for a healthy infusion into her morning routine. We later became very close to a neighborhood family who lived in the jungles of Papua, Indonesia for eight years and are working to help their friends from the villages there import coffee and moringa to the US. All five of their kids have worked with us in our coffee and tea. We also have a friend who is working with the ambassador of Tanzania to help the country reach their goals for exporting goods like coffee and moringa from Tanzania. It is my big dream that we could increase our sales to be able to help these good friends import moringa and coffee and to help make an impact in the places of origin. It is for this reason that I am super excited to find some recipes highlighting Moringa.
Health Benefits of Moringa
Moringa has been called the “miracle tree” and the “tree of life” because of it’s well known health benefits and has been used in homeopathic medicine for centuries. It is a green leaf found in tropical climates in India, Asia, and Africa. Here is a summary of 16 health benefits from https://pharmeasy.in/blog/16-health-benefits-of-moringa-leaves/
1. Rich in Vitamins and Minerals 2. Rich in Amino Acids 3. Fight Inflammation 4. Rich in Antioxidants 5. Lower Blood Sugar Levels 6. Lowers Cholesterol 7. Protects the Liver 8. Protects Against Arsenic Toxicity 9. Good for the Stomach 10. Improves Bone Health 11. An Antiseptic 12. Improve Lactation 13. Helps in Weight Management 14. Good for Skin and Hair 15. Good for Nervous System 16. Good for Detoxification
Ingredients
- 3 tsp Som’s Matcha, Moringa, Cocoa Powder https://somscafe.com/product/pure-matcha-moringa-cocoa/
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 3 packets of stevia or sweetener of choice
- 1 cup steamed milk of choice
- 1/2 cup hot filtered water 175°F
Directions
- Heat filtered water to 175°F. (Just as the little bubbles start forming on the bottom of the pot).
- Steam 1 cup of milk of choice. If you do not have a steamer, heat up milk for approximately 5 minutes to 140°F and froth with a hand mixer or whisk.
- Put 3 tsp of Som’s Matcha, Moringa, Cocoa Powder, sweeteners, and salt into a 16 oz mug and fill 1/3 full with the heated water and whisk until blended.
- Pour in steamed milk and stir.
- Add frothed steam with a spoon on top.
- Can add marshmallows, extra sweetener, or a little chocolate syrup to increase the chocolate flavor and make a more decadent treat.
