Maca recipes

Maca can be eaten fresh or cooked in underground ovens. The dried roots are eaten after boiling in water or milk. Maca can be also mixed with oca, quinua and soyabeans to prepare different dishes and dessert. Toasted and ground Maca can be used to prepare “maca coffee”. When tired and exhausted, Maca is used as an excellent natural body wake-up food, helping bring back energy and better athletic performance.
Maca has a strong and peculiar flavor which is not acceptable to many people. However, Maca products are offered as energy drinks (mostly recommended) or in capsules found in most health food shops worldwide, easy to prepare and with a nice taste. The most natural form of Maca is dry powdered Maca. Unlike other recommended products for boosting body system, Maca can be used daily.

Maca powder can be mixed with fruit juice, a smoothie, protein powder and it can be consumed in between meals or added to any energy drink before a workout.

Cinnamon Maca Bars

Delicious Maca Bars by Aura from Aura’s Kitchen

This recipe includes only raw food and it does not need cooking. The maca bars recipe is deal to consume as a snack, after a workout or as an instant energy booster.

.5 cup soaked almonds

.5 cup soaked cashews
1 cup maca
sea salt
2 dates, pitted plus 1/8 cup raw local honey
1 cup coconut flakes
1/4 cup coconut oil
2 tbs cinnamon
1 tsp ginger
1 pinch cayenne

Process in food processor until a dough ball forms. Flatten out into a small bar pan, freeze for at least 10 minutes and cut into squares. Wrap in aluminum foil for easy transport.
Better than Lara Bars! Filled with Maca energy :)

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Raw Cacao Maca “Butter Cups”

Maca paired with chocolate by Aura from Aura’s Kitchen

Chocolate coating
Cacao butter
Coconut oil
Agave nectar
Vanilla
Cacao powder
Lucuma powder
Mesquite powder

Maca filling
.5 cup soaked almonds
.5 cup soaked cashews
1 cup maca
sea salt
2 dates, pitted plus 1/8 cup raw local honey

In a double boiler, melt cacao butter and coconut oil down. I don’t have exact measurements for the chocolate- feel it out. Sugar would work instead of agave nectar. Lucuma and mesquite are raw sweeteners and flavor enhancers that give raw chocolate an almost caramel taste. They are not necessary to have great chocolate. If you want to simplify- melt any good quality chocolate bar in a double boiler.

Turn the heat off and after chocolate cools slightly spoon into muffin tins.

The maca filling was actually doubled for the maca bars listed below- and it was made in the food processor. I use raw, local honey and dates to sweeten and bind most of my nut mixtures. (I know honey isn’t vegan. I’m vegan first for health reasons- and I can’t find a better cure for allergies than raw, local honey. Plus its delicious and binds well in raw sweets :) If you’d like to use only dates- I’ve found that 2 dates is about the same as 1 tbs of honey. After the food processor mixes the maca “dough” roll into balls and then smoosh into flat pancake-ish shapes and throw on top of your chocolate hanging out in the muffin tins. Spoon more chocolate over maca pancake-ish discs and freeze for at least 15 minutes.

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Maca Shake

Morning booster shake

Servings: 1
Equipment: blender
Shake Ingredients:

Preparation: Blend well all ingredients and drink in the morning. It gives you plenty of energy!

Maca Tea

Just add hot water and make a tea out of it. If needed, you can add milk or honey.

Prepare your favorite cup of tea as you would usually do. When ready, add Maca powder to your cup of tea and stir the mixture. If needed, you can add milk or honey.

Please note: cooking can destroy some of valuable nutrients found in Maca. Ideally add Maca after tea is prepared: 1-2 min after you take your tea away from the heat.

“Enjoy instant energy booster!”

Maca Coffee

Maca can be found in granulated form as a great Coffee substitute. Maca coffee has sweet, nutty buttery flavor. With a cup of Maca coffee one can get sufficient amount of energy lasting longer than when using a regular caffeinated cup of coffee. Maca coffee is caffeine-free healthy boosting warm or cold energy drink.

Best way to prepare Maca coffee is either in a coffee maker or in a French coffee press. To strain out the grits infuser can help. Maca coffee can be consumed warm or cold with sugar, honey, soya milk or anything one prefer. As Maca possesses similar amazing effects like Ginseng, Maca coffee can refresh the mind and promote the blood circulation.

Raw maca

In Peru, Maca root has been consumed for thousands of years as a medicine and as a nutritious rich food . In Inca time, warriors used Maca to gain more power before going into a battle. But not only that, in ancient time this super food was also given to their livestock to restore the fertility of which often happened in the high altitude. Today Maca is used as a medicine for depression, hormonal imbalance, to improve fertility, sexual desire, strength, endurance and as an energy booster.

Raw Maca can be safely consumed as any other food, cooked or raw, and if needed in larger amounts, in a longer period of time. However, to keep all of the nutritional benefits intact, and for optimal results, the best is that you buy and eat raw Maca in powdered form which has been slow dried and not irradiated.

A Raw certified organic Maca powder has no additives; it is packed with essential minerals and vitamins and has a pleasant nutty taste. Nutritionally very rich, Maca is an ideal food to include in a raw food diet. For ideal results, raw Maca should be eaten on daily basis.

The amount of raw Maca to take will differ from person to person, from 1-2 table spoons a day. Naturally, you want to adjust your raw Maca intake according to your needs. So if needed please do increase the amount of raw maca slowly, and if needed decrease the amount. Greater amounts than needed could result in negative side effects. On the other hand, with too little of Maca intake it may take longer time for you to have first signs of improvements in your body.

Good to know: You can make Maca smoothie (with soya, rice or almond milk), add it to plain yogurt, apple sauce, or just mix it quickly with a juice of your choice.

To revitalize tired body, for balanced nourishment and to improve the overall health, raw organic Maca seems to be an ideal alternative for people of all age, both men and women!

Maca powder

Ideally, Maca in powder form should be sun or air dried Maca plant. If Maca root is baked in an oven, high temperatures can significantly affect the nutritional content of the root. That is why it is essential to know how Maca powder you are planning to buy is prepared.

Maca powder can easily be purchased from the internet or at a health food store. Both have some advantages and disadvantages. If you buy online you can sometime you can easily get a special deal and you have more options to look for.

If you are buying from your nearest health food shop you can always have a nice talk with a seller about Maca and learn more about what really you are buying and why. This is not always possible online.

Maca in powdered form dosage: start with half a teaspoon of powder and work up to one tablespoon. The powder is great to include in Maca smoothies

Energy bars

Maca Energy Bars are very convenient option when travelling, especially for active and very busy people, where sometimes even making or buying own meal can be very exhausting and time consuming process.

Maca Energy Bars are very convenient option when travelling, especially for active and very busy people, where sometimes even making or buying own meal can be very exhausting and time consuming process.

Any physical activity can be very exhausting such as sport activity or even house cleaning. Designing, preparing and taking your own food with you is not always the most convenient and the best possible choice. In any case something is needed before, during and after any kind of sports activity in order to maintain your energy and nourish your body. Energy Bars are found to be a life savior. They are a good source of nutrition and they are very good in boosting athletic performance.
Maca root

Maca is extremely rich in Vitamins B1, B2, B12, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Iron, Zinc, Iodine, and Magnesium. In addition, Maca contains essential fatty acids: oleic and linoleic, great amount of amino acids and important alkaloids. Maca also has natural sterols’ which is why this food is found to be an ideal supplement for sports people.

Maca energy bars

Maca Energy Bars provide the fuel which body needs in order to keep it continuously vital. These energy bars are recommended for increasing energy, stamina and endurance.

Not only that, Maca Energy Bars are very convenient option when travelling, especially for active and very busy people, where sometimes even making or buying own meal can be very exhausting and time consuming process. For that reason, energy bars are rather quick and healthy option for increasing body energy and mental alertness. In general energy bars do not take much space (few bars can easily fit in your pockets), they are not heavy and they are always at hand ready to be consumed, as soon as your body needs it.

That is why this healthy, tasty and nutritious energy bars are great to have nearby, before and after workouts or any other activity. They are also a healthy alternative to sports drinks. Most of energy bars do not have any artificial colors and sugar amount is reduced to a minimum. Maca Energy Bars contain organic Maca, healthy ingredients and they are easy to digest.

Maca capsules

To make sure you get Maca in your diet every day, taking capsules is the most convenient option.

Dried Maca roots are ground to powder and sold in health food shops in capsules as food supplement to increase stamina and fertility. These products are designed to be both tasty and healthy. Maca capsules are usually sold in bottles of 100 capsules with 500 mg per capsule of pure maca root – rich in the nutrients and beneficial phytochemicals found in this plant.

To make sure you get Maca in your diet every day, taking capsules is the most convenient option. Also, if too busy and do not have time to prepare early morning Maca shake, capsules are a great and a convenient alternative. Capsules are also a good option in case you really dislike taste of raw Maca or Maca powder.
Capsules – recommended daily dose

Most companies that are selling maca are putting about 500 milligrams of ground, dried Maca in each capsule. Companies selling Maca in capsules are recommending 3-6 capsules a day or between 2000 and 3000 mg per day. This amount will provide you an optimal dose. Some people are taking even more capsules. Howe many capsules you take, will depend on your (body) needs.

Good to know: With Maca, you have a safe, effective, nontoxic and non addictive way to significantly improve your overall well being, without the hazards of prescription drugs (In toxicity studies conducted in the U.S., Maca showed absolutely no toxicity).

P.S. Make sure you take capsules every day for optimal results.

Please note: In order to avoid side effects it is recommended to start with 1 capsules a day, and then increase gradually the amount to see where your limits are.

“Everything in moderation for best and safe results.”

Maca extract

The more Maca extract you consume, the more benefit you are likely to get.

The more Maca extract you consume, the more benefit you are likely to get. Maca extract means that the active ingredients are more concentrated while some of the fiber and other substances are removed from the plant to make it more potent.

Animals fed with MacaPure extract exhibited a significant increase in sexual activity as compared with animals fed with regular food. In animal studies, the more Maca animals consumed the stronger and more sexually active they become. Small clinical trials performed in men and women showed also great sexual results. Men and women with low libido felt a quick boost in sexual desire, and men with erectile problems noticed remarkable improvement in sexual function.
Good to know

According to toxicity studies conducted in the U.S. Maca showed absolutely no toxicity. It is proven that Maca is effective, nontoxic way to significantly boost your sexual function and balance your hormones without the risks of prescription drugs.

However, it is always good to be reasonable and follow package instruction guidelines with the amounts of Maca products you take. If not sure about Maca intake, please consult your doctor.

Gelatinized maca

Pre cooked gelatinized Maca is easier to digest and equally beneficial as non gelatinized Maca.

Gelatinized Maca is suitable for people who are having problem digesting fiber or people sensitive to fiber. Pre cooked gelatinized Maca is easier to digest and equally beneficial as non gelatinized Maca.

Gelatinization is a process that removes the starch from Maca root. Maca root is first precooked and then dried. Once starch has been broken down, it becomes more concentrated and easier to digest. Gelatinized Maca is found in capsules (500 mg per capsule). This amount is proven to be very effective especially when it comes to sexual drive. Some research results show that the level of sexual desire can increase by 150% (or more), and sperm count in men can double, if Maca is used regularly on daily bases.

Please note: make sure you know the background and the producer of the gelatinized Maca. There are false gelatinized Maca products.

Organic maca

Maca is a natural super food, nutritionally very rich and it has been grown organically in Peru for centuries. Maca produces are also mainly from Peru. But to remain organic, the process of making better-quality Maca starts from the planting of the seeds to the packing of the products. Once chemicals are used to preserve Maca, most of the nutrients simply vanish.

As consumers we trust the organic producers because we understand how healthy, bio-active and nutrient-rich and valuable these products can be for us. Organic means that food produces are not fertilized, processed and chemically or genetically modified. Again, to us consumers it means that with organic food, our life has a chance to be a bit healthier and prolonged.

Organic food is not only healthy but also unique in potency, freshness and taste.

In order to prevent Maca from getting bacteria’s and germs and keep the roots dry, a technology and a special environment is needed. Unfortunately, not all Maca producers are equipped with such technology and not all can afford to process Maca in the organic way. That is why you need to be extra careful when buying Maca and be aware of the company behind it. You want most of the nutrients preserved! It is essential to know where the products we buy come from, and how they have been cultivated. It is recommended to buy Maca brands which are cultivated without chemicals in the mineral-rich high grounds of Peru. Ideally, the product you buy should state: Certified.
Good to know about organic Maca

Store Organically produced Maca in a cool and dry place and avoid excessive exposure to heat, moisture and direct sunlight. Important: As with other dietary supplements please consult your physician before using this product – specially if you are being treated for any medical condition.