Hormone Balancing Smoothie Challenge
Maca is a root native to South America that has been used for its medicinal benefits for thousands of years. Not only is maca very nutrient dense, with protein, fibre, magnesium, and a higher calcium level than milk, maca is considered an adaptogen herb meaning it assists with the regulation of your adrenal system supporting the stress response, energy levels and general vitality and immunity.
Benefits of Maca
- Increases energy levels
- Balances oestrogen and progesterone
- Improves libido
- Treatment of erectile dysfunction
- Boosts endurance & stamina
- Increases fertility in men and women
- Improves mood and emotional wellbeing
- Reduces blood pressure
- Protects the skin and reduces sun damage
- Fights against free radicals
- PMS Relief
- Memory boosting
7 Day Smoothie Challenge
Balance your hormones naturally by sneaking this super food into your life, with a superfood smoothie each day. This could be breakfast or any meal of the day or even a snack, you can’t go wrong with these great tasting smoothie options
Chocolate Maca Smoothie
2/3 cup almond milk
1 banana
1 scoop vanilla plant-based protein powder (optional)
2 teaspoons Maca powder
1/2 tablespoon cacao powder
6 ice cubes
Strawberry & Vanilla Maca Smoothie
1 medium banana – frozen or fresh
1 cup of strawberries
1 cup almond milk or plant-based alternative
2 tsp maca powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
6 ice cubes
Peanut Butter Maca Smoothie
2 large frozen bananas
1 cup plant-based milk
1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
2 teaspoons of maca powder
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Blueberry Maca Smoothie
1 cup of organic vanilla unsweetened almond milk
1 cup of organic blueberries
1 tablespoon of raw almond butter
2 teaspoons of maca powder
2 tablespoons of hemp seeds
1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
3/4 cup fresh spinach leaves
Green Smoothie with Maca
2 cups chopped frozen pineapple
1 cup fresh spinach
1 frozen chopped banana
1/2 avocado
2 tablespoons almond or nut butter
2 teaspoon maca powder
2-3 cups water or plant-based milk
Creamy Maca Smoothie
1 frozen banana
1 cup non-dairy milk
2 pitted medjool dates
2 tsp maca powder
½ tsp cinnamon
2 tbsp ground flax seeds
2 tbsp almond butter
1 scoop plant based protein powder
1 teaspoon of raw honey
Ice as needed
Chai Maca Smoothie
2 bananas, previously sliced and frozen
1 tablespoon almond butter
2 tsp of Maca powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon hemp seeds
1 medjool date, pitted
1/2 teaspoon cardamom
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
pinch of black pepper
1 teaspoon of Maple syrup
1 1/4 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
Recipe Hints
- Simply throw all ingredients in a blender or Nutri bullet
- Add any extra superfoods you like
- Use any plant-based milks for these recipes: Cashew, Macadamia, Oat, Rice or Coconut milks
- For those wanting to add the extra protein my favourite plant-based protein is Amazonia Raw Protein Collagen Plus Vanilla Maple 450g
- If you are struggling with the taste of Maca, start with a small dose of 1 tsp and add extra organic maple syrup or raw honey to your smoothies