Maca Latte Recipe

Maca, (Lepidium meyenii) is a plant that grows in central Peru in the high plateaus of the Andes Mountains. It has been cultivated as a vegetable crop in this area for at least 3000 years. Maca is a relative of the radish and has an odor similar to butterscotch. Its root, also called Peruvian ginseng is highly prized to make medicine and has been shown to:

• Increase libido

• Reduce erectile dysfunction

• Boost energy and endurance

• Increase fertility

• Improve mood

• Reduce blood pressure

• Reduce sun damage

• Fight free radicals

This tasty recipe makes it easy for me to include maca into my diet.

Recipe

1/2 Tsp Maca Powder (gelatinized)

1 tsp collagen powder

1 tsp hemp seeds

1 tsp coconut oil

1 cup milk or alternative milk (click here for a recipe)

1 dash cinnamon (optional)

If using unsweetened milk add 1 tsp of sweetener of your choice

Recommended Sweeteners

• Honey

• Maple syrup

• Coconut sugar

• Monk fruit powder

Equipment

High speed blender

Directions

1. If you would like a warm latte, heat the milk on the stove top until desirable temperature is achieved.

2. Add all of the ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth.

3. Top with a dash of cinnamon and enjoy!

Suggested additions for more nutrition

• Medicinal mushroom powder

• Other herbs and spices

• Chaga Mushroom powder

Resources:

• https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-555/maca

• https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322511.php