Maca Superfood Smoothie Recipe. In prior smoothie recipes, I’ve mentioned it as an additional (add-on) ingredient because it increases the nutritional value of your smoothie.
I haven’t given it the full attention it deserves until now. For several reasons, this is one of my favorites.
A root vegetable called maca thrives in the Andes at great altitudes because of their resilience and capacity to adapt to challenging environments, many health experts think foods that grow in severe climes offer “extra” health benefits.
Although Andean people have been taking it for a variety of purposes for generations, most people associate it with the energy boost it provides; These purposes range from improving fertility to stimulating the immune system or libido. Here is a quick summary of the main advantages of eating it.
Health Benefits of Maca
- More energy
- Increased sex drive
- Improved fertility
- Helps alleviate migraine headaches
- Improved memory
- Immune booster
- Stress reducer
The abundance of vitamins and minerals in it provides your body with all it needs for good health. You can typically get a 1-pound bag for $10 to $20, which, depending on how frequently you use it, will last you 2-3 months and is typically less expensive than most superfood smoothie ingredients.
To learn everything there is to know about maca: What is Maca? should I put it in my Smoothie?
You can buy it from Navitas Organics
You can make a Chocolate Maca Superfood Smoothie out of this in no time by adding chocolate protein powder, cacao powder, or nibs.
Maca Superfood Smoothie Recipe
The ingredients
- 1 cup almond, coconut, or hemp milk
- 1 fresh or frozen medium banana
- 1/2 tablespoon maca powder (for the seasoned maca consumer, use 1 tablespoon or more)
- 1 serving of your favorite protein powder (Ascent is ours)
- 1 tablespoon chia or flax seeds
- A little honey, stevia, or maple syrup to sweeten (optional)
The Add-ons
- 1/2 tablespoon cacao powder and/or nibs
- 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen berries of choice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla powder
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Place all the ingredients into your high-speed blender and blend for around 30-45 seconds or until desired consistency is reached.
Nutrition Information
- Calories: 287
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 21g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 10g
- Sugar: 20g
- Vitamin A: 10% RDA
- Vitamin C: 20% RDA
- Calcium: 38% RDA
- Iron: 45% RDA
As always, I’d love to hear your thoughts on this maca superfood smoothie. Please leave your comments below. Enjoy your blending!