Because Maca is an emulsifier, when added to smoothies, soups or dressings, it can prevent separation of ingredients and keep liquids and oils smooth and well mixed. If you want to learn more about Maca just click here.
Mexican Maca Shake
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup cashews (soaked 4 hrs and rinsed)
- 1⁄4 cup raw cacao powder
- 2 tbsp maca powder
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp cayenne
- 2 cups coconut water
Instructions: Blend all in a Vitamix or other high speed blender for at least two minutes until the shake becomes frothy and slightly warm!
The Best Raw Chocolate Ever
Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cup raw cacao butter
- 1 cup raw cacao powder
- 1 tbsp maca powder
- ¼ tsp vanilla powder
- 4 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions: Melt the cacao butter and the coconut oil on the lowest temperature in a frying pan on the stove top. Once melted completely, add along with the above ingredients to the food processor, process until a well-mixed paste forms. Scoop paste into an ice cube tray and refrigerate until hard. Pop them out and enjoy with a big smile at room temperature and try to share with others.
Maca Carrot Onion Crackers
Ingredients:
- 4 large onions
- 1 cup golden flax seeds, freshly ground
- 2 cups of carrots, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup hemp hearts
- 1 cup almonds, soaked and sprouted
- ¾ cup Nama Shoyu or Coconut Aminos
- 2/3 cup good quality extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tbsp maca powder
- 1 tbsp dried Italian herbs
Instructions: Mix the ingredients in a food processor until blended evenly, spread on dehydrator teflex sheets and score into cracker sized pieces. Dehydrate for 12 hours, flip and peel off teflex sheets, dehydrate for another 6 hours. Store in an air-tight container for up to 2 months.
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