Author: Lily Mazzarella
MACA + CHOCOLATE. OHHHH YEEEAAAAAA
Switch up your smoothie routine with this energizing and supremely delicious maca + chocolate delight.
Ingredients
8-12 oz almond milk (see our easy homemade nut milk recipes here)
1/2 frozen banana (or avocado if avoiding sugar)
1/4 c cashews
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 serving brown rice protein powder (here’s our favorite)
1 heaping tsp cacao powder
2 heaping tsp maca powder (see the amazing Pyto-function of Maca below)
1 pinch Himalayan pink salt
Optional: 1/2 c blueberries
Instructions
Blend together ingredients. Enjoy daily as your morning or afternoon energy boost.
For a deeply penetrating energy reset, drink daily for several months, taking a break for 1 week between months.
Phyto-function: Maca
This South American root has a long tradition of supporting adrenal function, uplifting energy levels and encouraging normal hormone function. It’s high in minerals like calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc AND contains up to 20 essential fatty acids, lipids, fiber, carbohydrates, and amino acids.