Maca for Breakfast: Jumpstart Your Day with Maca

They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but how many people have time for a sit-down meal first thing in the morning? Whether you’re trying to squeeze in a gym visit before work or get the kids to school on time, odds are you’re running on a tight schedule.

That’s no excuse not to get your day started on a healthy note, though. You might assume that “eating healthy” is something time-consuming with a lot of prep work, but sometimes all you really need are a few simple ingredients and a blender. Adding maca to your diet with our maca recipes can make the process even simpler.

Here are a few ideas on how to enjoy your maca on the go!

Maca Coffee

Did you know that Americans drink an estimated 400 million cups of coffee in a day? That’s a LOT of coffee, and depending on how you drink yours, a lot of sugar. Sweetened beverages from fast food places pack a lot of calories with little nutritional value. Even if you’re enjoying your morning cup of joe at home, it’s easy to go overboard.

That’s where The Morning Motivator comes in. Rich in energizing vitamins, amino acids, and antioxidants, our maca coffee substitute contains only a few simple, organic ingredients to give you a jumpstart to your day. The best part? This maca coffee alternative contains no actual caffeine, so you don’t have to worry about the jitters, or an afternoon crash.

The Morning Motivator comes in sweetened and unsweetened blends, and you can enjoy yours however you’d like - hot, cold, or mixed with your favorite milk, it’s an easy and delicious way to get in your daily serving of maca root.

Maca Juices and Smoothies 

Our raw and premium maca powders are a quick and simple way to add maca root into your daily routine. Our organic, vegan maca powders contain exclusively Peruvian-grown maca root, so you can be sure they’re non-GMO and Fair Trade.

For the juicers among us, our Citrus Maca Morning Jumpstart Recipe can get your morning off to a bright, zesty start.

Ingredients:

• 1 TBS Red Maca Root Powder
• 1 juiced ruby red grapefruit
• 1 juiced orange
• 1 juiced lime
• 1 juiced lemon
• 1 TBS Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar (optional)

Instructions:

Mix until all powder is dissolved or place in blender for 30 seconds. Drink or sip this delicious jumpstart drink through a straw.

For the smoothie fans looking to lift some weights before heading into the office, our Maca Protein Bodybuilder Smoothie combines maca root with hemp seeds, which are a great source of protein. Maca root has been found to help the body build muscle and recover from intense workouts more quickly, which makes working it into the start of your day a health-conscious decision. 

Ingredients:

• 2-3 t of Maca Powder – We recommend Raw Black Maca as it’s the best for muscle building and stamina
• 1/4 cup hulled hemp seeds
• 1 cup hemp seed milk
• 2 bananas

Preparation:

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy this muscle builder smoothie immediately.

Maca Snacks

Maca is suitable for all ages, so there’s no reason you can’t include it in the snacks you pack for yourself and your family. These Maca Energy Snack bars require a little more prep work, but once they’ve had time to set in the fridge all you have to do is grab and go. 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almonds
• ½ cup sunflower seeds
• ½ cup flax meal
• ½ cup pepitas
• 2 T chia seeds
• 2 T maca powder
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• ¼ cup coconut oil
• ⅓ cup almond butter
• ½ tsp sea salt

Instructions:

In a food processor, grind the almonds into a coarse consistency. Add them to a bowl with the sunflower seeds, maca powder, flax meal, pepitas, chia seeds and salt. In a saucepan, combine the maple syrup, almond butter and coconut oil. Mix until all are well combined. Add it to the bowl with the dried ingredients. Line an 8X8 pan with parchment paper. Spread in the mixture and pack down tight. Place in the fridge to set for about 1 hour.

Any Questions?

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Enjoy the day!