- Day 1 Green Smoothie Detox
- Day 2 Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
- Day 3 Apple Pie Smoothie
- Day 4 Peach Mango Smoothie
- Day 5 Pina Colada Smoothie
- Day 6 Blueberry Banana Smoothie
- Day 7 Peanut Butter And Jelly Smoothie
What Is Maca?
Maca is a superfood native to the Andes Mountain, it is a superfood that has been used for centuries as a miracle food. It is part of the radish, broccoli family and it actually looks like a large radish.
It is dried and grounded in a powder.
What Does Maca Taste Like?
Maca powder has an earthy, mildly nutty taste with a taste of caramel. Maca is traditionally cooked before using in Peru.
Where Can I Buy Maca?
Maca powder can be purchased in health food stores, in most supermarkets, even Walmart. You can also find it online on sites such as Amazon.
It is sold in liquid, powdered, capsules, tablet forms.
Maca Health Benefits
One of the many health benefits of maca also called Peruvian ginseng, is that it is an adaptogen, a metabolic regulator that helps the body adapt to environmental stress (disease, toxins etc.).
Other adaptogens include ginseng, ashwagandha, Astralagus, Tulsi, Turmeric, Goji Berries
- Maca is known to have many health benefits including increased energy, If you are wanting to quit the addiction to caffeine, then maca is probably the solution.
- increased fertility in both male and female.
- Helps relieve symptoms of menopause
- Reduce anxiety and symptoms of depression
- Protects the skin from UV damage when applied
- May help reduce enlarged prostate
- May help improve memory and learning
For more information about maca's health benefits go to Medical News Today.
How To Make Maca Peanut Butter Smoothie
Place all the ingredients in a high-speed blender and process until smooth.
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Nutrition
- Energy:
- 195 kcal / 815 kJ
- Fat:
- 6 g
- Protein:
- 4 g
- Carbs:
- 34 g
Cooking Time
- Preparation:
- 5 min
- Ready in:
- 5 min
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk
- 2 frozen bananas
- 1 tablespoon maca powder
- 1 tablespoon carob powder
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Add almond milk, banana, maca powder, carob powder, peanut butter, vanilla in a high-speed blender and process until smooth and creamy.
It’s odd because I make peanut butter smoothies all of the time, just never thought to include carob. Thanks so much!
I’m happy you tried it Auset, thank you!
In the intro, you say Maca and carob. I don’t see carob in your ingredients list. Please suggest a proportion of carob powder for this smoothie. What is the golden stuff dribbles on top? And are those cacao nibs ? It really looks good! Thanks!
Karey, thank you very much, It was a tablespoon of carob powder, the golden stuff is almond butter and carob chips on top. Thank you for pointing my mistake out, I appreciate it, hope you enjoy.