I admit … I don't like the taste of maca by itself.
I do like it mixed into yogurt… but sometimes I don't feel like yogurt.
Sometimes I just want to sip on something cool and refreshing. The sunny afternoons around here call for something energizing.
Welcome, Vanilla Maca Cooler!
With vanilla, a bit of cinnamon and nutmeg, a raw egg yolk for sustained energy, and some raw milk, this is the perfect recipe for running errands, reading a book, or kicking back on your front porch.
What is maca, you ask? Read here for more information on maca and other herbs for women.
Looking For Maca?
You'll want to seek out high-quality organic maca that's as fresh as possible, and packaged to preserve nutritional quality.
At Traditional Cooking School, we've investigated maca sources, and we're really excited about The Maca Team‘s maca because it's “beyond organic”. Their Peruvian farms (with farmers paid fair wages) follow traditional agricultural methods such as giving the land rest and using natural fertilization methods. This is good for the land and great for the food that's grown on it.
Also, their maca is fresh! They process and sell small batches from only the current year's harvest, so you receive it with a few months of it being harvested. (As opposed to larger producers who move it in huge shipping containers, where your maca could be sitting around for 2 years before you actually get it to eat it.)
Finally, their raw maca isn't heated above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, therefore preserving the enzymes and nutrients. (They have a pre-cooked gelatinized maca for those with a sensitive stomach.) Then it's packaged in foil-lined double-sealed opaque bags or sealed amber jars to ensure that the maca's potency isn't reduced by light, humidity, or oxygen.
The Maca Team‘s maca is simply premium quality, and we can tell by how much better we feel when using this maca than other brands.
Read more about The Maca Team's maca here. Or, go here to start shopping now.
Let's Get In The Kitchen!
Vanilla Maca Cooler {with vanilla-infused ice cubes!}
Welcome, Vanilla Maca Cooler! With vanilla, a bit of cinnamon and nutmeg, a raw egg yolk for sustained energy, and some raw milk, this is the perfect recipe for running errands, reading a book, or kicking back on your front porch.
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw whole milk or dairy-free milk of choice
- 1 organic or pastured egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon raw honey or maple syrup, more to taste
- 1 shake ground cinnamon
- 1 shake ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 to 3 teaspoons maca powder
- vanilla-infused ice cubes enough to fill cup; see below
Instructions
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Add all ingredients, except the vanilla-infused ice cubes, to a blender and blend until everything is incorporated.
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Pour into a cup, fill with vanilla-infused ice cubes, pop in a straw, and enjoy profusely!
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On a warm summer day, consider blending the ice to make a frozen vanilla maca cooler.
Recipe Notes
- Cool, refreshing, and energizing!
Vanilla-Infused Ice Cubes
Make these ahead of time to enjoy with your Vanilla Maca Cooler. And don't forget to stock your freezer with them for the warmer weather just around the corner!
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup pure water
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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Add water and vanilla to a pint-sized Mason jar.
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Mix with a spoon, or cap the jar and shake.
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Pour into ice cube tray, and use in your Vanilla Maca Cooler when they’re frozen!
Recipe Notes
- Get creative! These vanilla-infused ice cubes can be added to a variety of smoothies or drinks.
What cool, energizing drinks do you like to sip on during warmer weather?
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This sounds so refreshing. I’m definitely putting it on the summertime drinks menu.
This really sounds refreshing. I have been using choc. Protein powder with the Maca..& blueberries in a blender. Yummy