Maca powder is an increasingly popular herbal ingredient used to create coffee-like beverages without caffeine, often touted for energy boosting and hormone balancing benefits. Originating in Central American Andes regions, its roots contain bioactive compounds called glucosinolates and macamides which may have hormonal-balancing properties on our bodies – many people take maca as a replacement coffee option while others add it as an ingredient to regular coffee or tea for added nutrient richness.

This article will teach you how to create delicious and nutritious maca coffee that you can enjoy either first thing in the morning, midday, or as an afterschool pick-me-up. Maca can also be easily added into other beverages, food items and supplements; just be sure to consult your physician or dietitian first!

Though eliminating caffeine should be the goal, Kelsey Stang of Naturopathic Physicians of Michigan notes that isn’t always possible for certain individuals. She suggests maca as an excellent way to boost energy and balance hormonal levels – and can easily replace coffee consumption as an easy solution.

Maca is widely available at natural health stores and online retailers, both locally and online. When purchasing maca, make sure it has been third-party tested for pesticides and heavy metals before making your selection – and choose red, yellow or black maca products to support female sexual function while relieving menopausal symptoms; while yellow and black varieties may help increase stamina while improving fertility in both women and men.

As opposed to coffee, which typically involves brewing with either water or milk, maca is best brewed in a saucepan with either milk or an alternative non-dairy milk source, then combine this brewed mixture with maca powder and flavoring options before heating over medium-low heat and whisking to mix all the ingredients evenly.

This easy maca recipe blends earthy maca root with comforting cinnamon and natural sweetness for an irresistibly delicious treat! For even greater nutrition, add our Further Food Chocolate or Vanilla Collagen into this drink to strengthen bones, improve digestion/gut health and support healthy blood sugar levels.

Add brewed maca, milk and sweetener to a small saucepan on medium-low heat and stir for five minutes, until all ingredients have combined and the drink has become hot. Pour it into a mug and enjoy! Please be aware that although this coffee contains no caffeine it is still not recommended for pregnant or lactating women as its effects could potentially harm fetuses during gestation or lactation; consult your healthcare provider prior to undertaking any new herbal remedies such as maca root.