PRODUCT SUMMARY
Maca or Lepidium meyenii, is a root vegetable native to the high and harsh climate of the Andes Mountains in Peru. And for over 2000 years, Maca roots have been an important traditional food and medicinal herb to those in its growing region. It is high in protein, dietary fiber, many important mineral, and amino acids. For easier digestion and not to be considered raw, we offer gelatinized Maca Root Powder which has been heated to remove the starch.
RECIPE
Try this delicious recipe of the Maca Almond Banana Chocolate Chip Waffles, it is grain and dairy free!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 2 Tbsp maca powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 4 eggs
- 2 Tbsp raw honey or pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup mashed banana
- 3 Tbsp dark chocolate chips
- Optional toppings:
- sliced banana
- slivered almonds
- coconut cream
- pure maple syrup or agave nectar
- dark chocolate chips
- cinnamon
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the coconut flour, maca powder, and the baking soda and mix.
- In a another bowl, whisk together the eggs, almond butter, honey, almond milk, vanilla, and mashed banana until smooth.
- Slowly add the wet to the dry ingredients and stir until a smooth batter is achieved.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Heat your waffle iron as directed for the iron, once hot add the batter to the iron.
- Repeat until all batter is used up.
- Top the waffles with the optional topping and enjoy!
