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Maca Hot Cocoa

Maca is all the rage in the health and wellness circles. It has been touted as a mood enhancer that improves fertility in both men and women, and balances hormones in menopausal ladies.

Prior to its popularity amongst the health-minded folks, Maca was traditionally eaten as a food in Peru and has been cultivated for the past 3000 years.

That means Maca is a super food, not a supplement. But, many people are using it as a supplement and that can lead to problems like insomnia, headaches, mood swings and thyroid disorders, when taken in excess. We also put raw Maca into smoothies or drink it in cold water or juice. Maca was never eaten this way, at least not for the past 3000 years.

When it comes to using this super food, follow the traditional ways of preparation to gain the most benefit from it. That means, cook it, eat it as a food or enjoy it as a warm drink, and let it work it’s magic on your hormones and your libido. Read more about Maca while you enjoy this delicious Maca Hot Cocoa recipe from Andrea Beaman. Visit her site here.

Maca Hot Cocoa
Maca Hot Cocoa
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2servings
Servings
2servings
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Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp ghee or coconut oil
  • 2-3 tsp Maca powder
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 2 cups milk (oat milk, whole milk, coconut milk, almond milk, etc.), or water
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
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Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp ghee or coconut oil
  • 2-3 tsp Maca powder
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 2 cups milk (oat milk, whole milk, coconut milk, almond milk, etc.), or water
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
Servings: servings
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  • Course Drinks
Instructions
  1. Heat oil, maca, cocoa and cinnamon in a sauce-pan for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add milk of your choice and bring to a boil, whisking to incorporate all the ingredients.
  3. Reduce heat to simmer, add honey, and cook additional 3-5 minutes.
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