I’ve had many clients & friends wanting help to cut back on coffee. My answer to them is to try MATCHA.
I personally used MATCHA to help me cut back on coffee & love it so “matcha” as a PRE-WORKOUT energy drink. I still totally enjoy coffee, but just drink LESS.
MATCHA has caffeine, but 1 teaspoon only has about 70mg while coffee is around 100-150mg per 8 ounces. It also contains a compound called L-theanine that works to decrease the jitters & energy crash you often get w/ too much coffee. BONUS: Research suggests that MATCHA may reduce anxiety, boost mood, and improve memory, focus & alertness.
WHAT IS IT?
MATCHA is green tea leaves ground into a bright green powder. Research suggests it has WAY more healthy antioxidants than other types of green tea.
WHERE CAN YOU BUY IT?
MATCHA is sold in the tea & coffee aisle in grocery stores & on amazon like THIS &THIS & THIS.
HOW DO YOU USE IT?
MATCHA can be used in baking, stirred into oatmeal & yogurt, and blended into smoothies. But one of the easiest ways to enjoy it is…
1-Minute Matcha In a water bottle…
1. Add 1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder.
2. Add 1 cup of water.
3. SHAKE.
4. Add 1 cup of your favorite unsweetened milk + 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract + ice.
5. SHAKE & GO!
Recipe inspired by THIS great video from the company Matcha LOVE.
PS: I was in NYC this past week and visited a matcha shop called Cha Cha Matcha and fell in love…with the vibe, the decor, and the matcha drinks. Check it out if you get a chance!
Thank you so MATCHA for reading the weekly WOW! I love you so MATCHA! xo
AB&J “Smoatmeal” Bowl
This post is sponsored by the Quaker Oats Company, but the thoughts & opinions are my own.
Smoothie + Oatmeal = SMOATMEAL!
Have you heard of SMOATMEAL?? When you add raw, cooked, or soaked oats to any smoothie recipe it’s called SMOATMEAL.
This AB&J SMOATMEAL BOWL is inspired by my obsession w/ Almond Butter & Jelly Sandwiches. It’s an almond butter & oat smoothie topped w/ berries to give it the fruity, jelly vibe. #Smoatmeal Obsessed
To make the recipe, I’m using the super versatile Quaker Oat Beverage. It has a super smooth texture and comes in 3 great tasting flavors: Vanilla, Original, and Original Unsweetened.
Each 8-ounce serving of Quaker Oat Beverage has .75 grams of a soluble fiber called beta-glucan from oat bran. Beta-glucan is a soluble dietary fiber and the primary active component of oats that may reduce cholesterol in the blood. Studies show 3 grams or more of soluble fiber daily from oat bran, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease.
In addition to being heart-healthy, an 8-ounce serving of Quaker Oat Beverage is an excellent source of calcium and vitamin D + a good source of fiber from oat bran and chicory root + 30-50 calories + a lactose-free option.
Ready, Set, SMOATMEAL…
Get the recipe HERE
Colleen de Boer says
Hello!
I like unsweetened green iced tea. So I am thinking this may be a good recipe for me to try. I enjoy dairy (cow’s milk). Will non-fat dairy milk work with this recipe? I noticed in the video they use almond milk. Also, I have read about coffee with a Tbsp of grass-fed butter for the nearly 6 years. (I first heard about it on the My Diet is Better Than Your Diet mini series.) I drink my coffee black. This morning (after buttering my son’s bagel) I dropped a Tbsp of grass fed butter into my coffee. It was tasty. Can you offer your opinion on its nutritional value/worth? Thank you in advance.
DJ Blatner, RDN says
When it comes to dairy, I usually encourage clients to choose 2% grass-fed milk or yogurt (not no fat). Milk fat may have some health benefits. And your coffee question: Go w/ black coffee and save the grass-fed butter for seasoning vegetables. xx
Colleen de Boer says
Thank you so much! I appreciate you sharing your expertise and your candor. PS: I enjoy several of your recipes and have purchased your Flexatarian Diet cookbook for myself and have given it as gifts to three people. I love sharing positivity with others. 🙂
DJ Blatner, RDN says
Ah! Love to hear you got the Flexitarian Diet (and thank you for gifting it, too!) And if you are looking for more flex recipes, checkout my second book The Superfood Swap. It has even more craveable flex recipes! Thanks for sharing your positivity! xoxoxo