Start the Year Right With Maca Root: Maca Recipes and Tips

The start of a new year is the perfect time to embrace healthy habits that support your wellness goals. If you’re looking for a natural way to boost your energy, balance your hormones, and improve your overall well-being, maca root could be the answer. Whether you're looking to revitalize your mornings, power through busy afternoons, or unwind in the evening, maca can seamlessly fit into your routine. It’s a new year, and the perfect time to make some changes that can impact your life for the better! How can maca root help you do just that?

Why Start the Year With Maca Root?

Maca root has been celebrated for centuries as a natural adaptogen - a substance that helps the body manage stress and maintain balance. Packed with vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, it provides a wealth of benefits. Maca root is often used as a caffeine-free energy booster. It helps sustain energy levels throughout the day without the jitters.

For both men and women, maca can support hormone regulation, making it a favorite for managing mood swings and promoting overall hormonal health.

And many people find that maca helps improve mental clarity and emotional stability, making it an excellent addition for achieving New Year’s resolutions related to productivity and mindfulness.

By incorporating maca into your daily diet, you can set a strong foundation for a year filled with positive changes.

Maca Recipe Ideas for Every Meal

Maca root is easy to include in your meals! Whether you’re adding it to smoothies, baked goods, or experimenting with traditional Peruvian dishes, there’s a recipe for every occasion. From breakfast bowls to midday snacks and evening treats, maca root can elevate your meals while providing a nutritional boost.

Maca for Breakfast: Good Morning Maca Smoothie

Kickstart your day with this nutrient-rich smoothie! Blended with energizing maca powder, fresh fruits, and wholesome ingredients, this smoothie supports energy, mental clarity, and overall wellness. Perfect for a refreshing breakfast or a quick, healthy snack.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup of cocoa powder
• I avocado peeled and pitted
• I cup of frozen raspberries
• I banana
• 2 cups spinach
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 cup of ice
• 1 tsp of your favorite maca powder

Preparation:

Add all ingredients to a high speed blender. Blend until smooth. Enjoy immediately.

A big thanks to customer Misty W. for sending this recipe in to us!

Maca for Snacking: Macadamia Maca Mulberry Cups

Enjoy a delicious and nutrient-rich treat with these layered cups! Filled with crunchy macadamias, energizing maca powder, and sweet mulberries, these cups offer a satisfying snack that supports energy, wellness, and indulgence in every bite.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups raw macadamia nuts
• approx 3/4 cup dried white mulberries
• seeds of one vanilla bean, or 1 teaspoon vanilla bean powder
• 1-2 tablespoons maca powder
• 1-2 tablespoons raw cacao powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation:

Blend macadamia nuts and salt in vitamix or high speed blender until it is a smooth nut butter. Add dried mulberries, vanilla and maca and blend until smooth. Pour half of mixture halfway into paper baking cups. Add cacao powder and blend to mix, then pour remaining mixture into baking cups. Finish with flake sea salt, if you like! Freeze completely. Let thaw 5-10 mins and enjoy. Makes 4-6 cups, depending on how full you make them.

Traditional Flavors: Chicha de Maca

Chicha is a drink that people have made in the Andes for 1000s of years. It can be fermented or non-fermented. This Chicha drink recipe is for a fermented version that will yield a drink that contains 1%-3% alcohol. It is possible to consume this beverage immediately after making it too.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup purple corn flour
• 1 cup Maca chips (or 1/2 cup Maca powder)
• 1/4 cup Quinoa
• 1 cup Sugar
• 2 Cinnamon sticks
• 10 Cloves
• 1.5 Gallons of Water

Preparation:

1. In a large pot, boil the cornstarch, Maca, Quinoa, Cinnamon and Cloves over the course for about 2 hours.
2. Allow the mixture cool, strain and place in a large container. Add sugar.
3. Allow to ferment for 2-6 days.
4. Serve cold.

We hope that you've enjoyed this fermented Maca drink recipe. Please see our main Maca Recipes page for more inspiration. And if you have a recipe of your own to share let us know.

Tips for Incorporating Maca Into Your Routine

Getting started with maca is simple, but a few tips can make the experience even better:

1. Start Small: If you’re new to maca, begin with a small amount (about half a teaspoon) and gradually increase to one to two teaspoons per day. This helps your body adjust to its unique flavor and effects.
2. Choose the Right Form: Maca is available in various forms, including powder, capsules, and liquid extracts. Powders are ideal for recipes, while capsules and extracts are convenient for on-the-go use.
3. Combine With Superfoods: Enhance maca’s benefits by pairing it with other nutritious ingredients like cacao, turmeric, or chia seeds. These combinations can amplify the flavor and health benefits of your meals.
4. Experiment With Timing: Some people prefer taking maca in the morning for an energy boost, while others enjoy it in the evening to unwind. Try different times to see what works best for your body.

Get Started With The Maca Team

Whether you’re looking to be more active, more mindful, or both this year, wellness starts with making health-conscious decisions. Our organic maca root products contain exclusively Peruvian-grown maca and are vegan, non-GMO, and Fair Trade. We source our maca root from a co-op of farmers whose sustainable harvesting practices ensure that the area will be viable for generations to come. You and your loved ones deserve the best, and that means putting your best foot forward. If you have any questions for us, don’t hesitate to Contact Us using our web form, or call us toll-free at 888-919-8616!

Enjoy the day!