Maca Coffee Recipe

A mug of freshly brewed coffee is excellent for a quick energy boost, but what happens when the caffeine wears off? You may want to consider making Maca Coffee for a multi-faceted approach to increase energy.

Maca is an ancient plant that grows in the Andean mountain range at high altitudes. Peruvians have been using this superfood for over 2,000 years as part of their culture.

Maca has scientific research on its medicinal properties that may help to treat health conditions like rheumatic disease and respiratory infections. 

These days, maca plant is popular worldwide as a wonder root that boosts endurance and energy and increases sexual functions such as fertility and libido. It’s also a top choice to reduce menopause symptoms and boost energy and endurance. 

If you’re thinking of trying this energizing drink, you’ll be happy to know that even though it’s a super healthy root related to radish, it doesn’t taste anything like it.

Maca has a unique taste that some people like, but others are not too crazy about it. With a good recipe (like this one!), it can taste like a dessert.

1. Something to Make Coffee With

Whether you use a standard drip coffee maker, Moka pot, percolator, French press, or the pour-over method of making coffee, anything will work. As long as you can brew some fresh coffee, the method doesn’t matter. 

2. Handheld Electric Frother

You can use any whisk or frother for this recipe. I prefer using a handheld battery-powered electric frother because it’s quick and easy and makes cleaning up a breeze. 

If you don’t have a frother, you can use a matcha whisk or another small whisk to mix the ingredients well.

3. A Travel Mug

Maca coffee is an excellent on-the-go drink whether you like it hot or cold. If you don’t have a travel mug, you can use any other mug.

There is no standard way to serve coffee. It is one of those drinks that you can adapt to any flavor profile. 

Some of us enjoy the pure coffee taste without anything added, while others prefer to have it sweetened, with milk, or both. The same applies to maca coffee. 

Here is some information about the recipe ingredients and some ideas you can try.

Start with coffee beans or ground coffee. You can brew your coffee with hot water in any way you prefer, as strong or mild as you like, and with any coffee-brewing method. Coffee is naturally low in calories and has fantastic health benefits. 

I recommend using organic coffee tested for toxins.

If you’re making cold maca coffee, brew your coffee a little stronger, the ice cubes will dilute it slightly. 

And, if you can’t tolerate coffee, you can always use a coffee substitute such as chicory root or herbal coffee.

Maca Powder

Maca root powder is known for helping resolve hormonal imbalance, erectile dysfunction, low libido (sexual desire or sex drive), low energy levels, and more. But, as with all “functional foods,” it really depends on whether or not it works for you.

And, of course, always consult your healthcare provider before adding any new supplements to your diet.

When you buy maca, make sure you get a high quality 100% maca powder without any added binders, fillers, preservatives, or sweeteners.

It’s also worth looking for GMO-free and organic maca powder grown in Peru. It not only supports local farmers who still use traditional growing practices, but it’s also where the original and most nutrient-dense maca comes from. 

Cacao Powder

As with maca powder, only use premium cacao powder without any sweeteners and additives.

Cacao also has powerful health properties! It is packed with flavonoids which can help improve blood flow, reduce the risk of diabetes, and more. Cacao is raw cocoa that hasn’t been roasted.

It adds notes of luxurious chocolate to this latte recipe.

You can also use cocoa powder if you prefer. Or, feel free to use organic carob or organic chicory if you want a more herbal flavor.

Plant Milk

This recipe uses almond milk, but you can use any plant milk including coconut milk, oat milk, or cashew milk. Feel free to experiment with other types of milk to mix it up. 

If you aren’t on a dairy-free diet, you can also use regular dairy milk, half-and-half, or cream. The milk makes the drink like a maca latte.

Sweetener 

The coffee and cacao are both bitter, and the maca has an earthy butterscotch-like flavor which pairs particularly well with sweet flavors.

Honey complements this perfectly, but you can use any other sweetener like maple syrup, organic coconut sugar, agave, or stevia.

Cinnamon

The cinnamon brings out the maca flavor, but if you don’t have any, or don’t like cinnamon, feel free to omit it. Your maca coffee will still be delicious! You can also try vanilla extract for a great flavor.

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