The caramel-like flavor of maca root powder blends well with banana, strawberry, and vanilla. This banana strawberry maca smoothie is a refreshing drink that’s as luscious as a milkshake.
This smoothie is as welcome as an on-the-go breakfast as it is as a mid-afternoon treat. The vanilla flavors of plant-based milk, vanilla extract, and optional plant-based creamer, teamed with fresh strawberries make this beverage OMG delicious.
Make sure to use organic strawberries: It’s best to make this smoothie with perfectly ripe, fresh organic strawberries. Strawberries are almost always near the top of the annual Environmental Working Group’s Dirty Dozen™ list of produce that uses the most pesticide. Other times of year you can use frozen strawberries (also organic, please).
Ingredients for Banana Strawberry Maca Smoothie
- Banana (1 medium)
- Organic strawberries (perfectly ripe and organic)
- Vanilla plant-based milk
- Plant-based vanilla creamer (oat, almond, etc.), optional
- Maca root powder (preferably blond; the most common variety)
- Vanilla extract
- Ice cubes
Maca root basics
A vegetable tuber native to the mountains of Peru and Bolivia, maca root has been used as a tonic and adaptogen by indigenous cultures in these countries for millennia.
In the last decade or two, the availability and use of maca root powder as a has spread worldwide. Believed to have energy-boosting qualities, it’s rich in a myriad of nutrients. Learn lots more in this site’s Guide to Maca Root.
Maca is considered a superfood. Aside from the verifiable vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other nutrients contained in maca, be aware that other reported benefits are largely anecdotal. Learn more in this article on maca.
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Banana Strawberry Maca Smoothie
The caramel-like flavor of maca root powder blends well with banana, strawberry, and vanilla. This banana strawberry maca smoothie is a refreshing drink that’s as luscious as a milkshake.
Ingredients
- 1 medium banana, broken into pieces
- 1 heaping cup organic strawberries, hulled
- 1 cup vanilla plant-based milk, or as needed
- 1/4 cup plant-based vanilla creamer (oat, almond, etc.), optional
- 2 teaspoons to 4 teaspoons maca root powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Several ice cubes
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a blender and process until completely smooth.
- Divide between two large glasses. If too thick, add a bit more plant-based milk. Serve at once.
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