Healthy Maca and Chocolate Smoothie Recipe
If you're looking to start your mornings on a healthy note, adding a maca and chocolate smoothie to your breakfast may be a good way to nourish and prepare your body for the long day ahead. And not only will this chocolaty and nutty flavored smoothie satisfy your chocolate cravings, it will also boost your health in several ways.
Maca is known as a superfood that boosts your immune system, alleviates migraines, reduces stress, and improves memory (among many other benefits). Cacao powder, on the other hand, features a ton of beneficial nutrients including iron, calcium, free radical absorbing antioxidants, heart and brain boosting magnesium, and even mood elevating chemicals.
This recipe takes you through the process of making a rich, sweet, and creamy maca and chocolate smoothie.
- Ingredients
- STep-by-step InSTRuctions
- 1 cup milk of your choice
- 2 frozen bananas, peeled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon cacao powder
- 1 tablespoon cacao nibs
- 2 tablespoons maca powder
- 1 tablespoon honey or any other natural sweetener
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
