For mornings when I need a gentle lift or afternoons when my spirit needs brightening, Yerba Mate Instant Powder has become my little secret. Just a spoonful whisked into hot water (or stirred cold) brings the warm, grassy notes of South American maté leaves and a subtle sweet finish that revives the senses. Here on my porch in colonial Coventry, Pennsylvania, I savor its smooth energy, knowing it’s rich in antioxidants and the gentle buzz of mateine to carry me through the day.

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Yerba Mate Instant Powder Super Drink

To complement its earthy, energizing flavor, I’ve created a recipe for Yerba Mate Chocolate Almond Brownies: fudgy, nut-studded squares infused with mate powder for a delicious, uplifting treat.

Yerba Mate Chocolate Almond Brownies

Ingredients

• ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter
• 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ⅓ cup (40 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon yerba mate instant powder
• ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
• ½ cup (90 g) semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
• ½ cup (60 g) chopped almonds

Instructions

1. Preheat & Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
2. Melt Butter & Chocolate: In a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, melt the butter and chocolate together, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: Stir in the sugar, then whisk in eggs one at a time. Blend in vanilla extract.
4. Add Dry Ingredients: Sift in cocoa powder, flour, mate powder, and salt. Gently fold until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
5. Fold in Chips & Nuts: Stir in chocolate chips and chopped almonds evenly into the batter.
6. Bake: Spread batter into the prepared pan. Bake 20–25 minutes, until the edges are set but the center still looks slightly moist. A toothpick inserted should come out with a few moist crumbs.
7. Cool & Slice: Let brownies cool completely in the pan. Using the parchment overhang, lift out and cut into 9 or 16 squares.
8. Serve: Enjoy these fudgy, mate-infused brownies with a warm mug of yerba mate tea or a simple glass of milk for a sweet, energizing moment.

May these Yerba Mate Chocolate Almond Brownies and your cup of Instant Mate bring warmth, comfort, and a spark of joyful energy to your teatime—just as they do to mine. Happy sipping and baking!

—Mom Mom (Grandma Helen)