Maca drink benefits

Maca powder, a superfood that's derived from a root native to Peru, has numerous health benefits.Maca is best used without cooking or baking it.

Here are a few simple ways to use maca powder in food.

The easiest way is to add a teaspoon to a tablespoon to individual smoothies or protein shakes. The malty flavor works particularly well with chocolatey flavors, as in  Mocha Maca Banana Smoothie, shown above; but it also goes well with fruitier flavors, for example, Strawberry-Vanilla Maca Smoothie.

Maca powder is also a good addition to energy balls or no-bake sweets. No-Bake Vegan Maca-Roons are filled with all manner of nutrient-dense goodies, including maca, nuts, nut better, dates, and coconut.

Try adding a couple of tablespoons or so to other no-bake treats like Unbaked Fudgy Brownies or Gena Hamshaw's Unbaked Fig Bars.

If you're into juicing, maca can be a good addition, as in this Carrot Maca Juice by Julie Morris.

It’s a mellow combination of nutritious carrots, energizing