Have you guys ever used maca before? I’m a big fan and I add it to my diet 4 or 5 times a week for it’s wonderful health benefits. Maca is a root plant native to Peru, sometimes called “Peruvian ginseng.”
It’s grown at high altitudes in the mountains of Peru and is most commonly available in powder form. It’s rich in amino acids, phytonutrients and important vitamins and minerals and it’s been used for thousands of years as both a food and a tonic.
Taking 1/2-1 tsp of maca powder daily can help to promote vitality, contribute to a feeling of overall well-being, help to maintain good health, form red blood cells and provide antioxidant support. Maca powder is known for increasing stamina making it popular with athletes but many people notice a general increase in energy levels after adding to their diet.
MY LATEST VIDEOSMaca is also used to address skin issues such as acne, help to balance mood and reduce stress and anxiety, promote sexual function and alleviate menstrual symptoms. It’s rich in vitamins B, C and E as well as calcium, zinc, iron, magnesium and phosphorus. Sounds pretty great, right?
It’s also really easy to use and adds nicely to smoothies, oatmeal and other recipes. You can also simply mix it into a glass of water but the taste does take some getting used to.
I simply add it to my chia seed oats every morning and it mixes in perfectly. It has a bit of a caramel flavour when you mix it in. I also like to add it to recipes like these Hemp Seed Maca Balls for an energizing snack. There are particularly great pre-workout thanks to the carbohydrates from the dates, fats and protein from the hemp seeds and energy from the maca.
I use the Maca Powder from Vega which is non-GMO, vegan, certified gluten-free, organic and sustainable harvested. You can purchase it directly from Vega here or shop on Amazon here.
PrintRaw Hemp Seed Maca Balls
This healthy snack option is packed with nutrients and ready to super-power your day! You only need a few ingredients to make them, they travel well and awesome as a pre-workout snack.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 10-12
- Category: Snack
Ingredients
- 1 cup very tightly packed pitted medjool dates
- 3 tbsp maca powder
- 1 cup hemp seeds
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp sea salt (optional, more or less to taste)
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a food processor until it forms a dough.
- Roll into 10-12 balls.
- Store in the fridge in a container.
- Optional: try rolling each ball in cacao powder or more hemp seeds! Yum!
Notes
You’ll need soft medjool dates for this recipe. If they’re very dry, try soaking in hot water for 10 minutes, then draining before use.
Lauren
I love using maca in smoothies and porridge. I also love everything hemp- such a good protein source! Love that these only have a few ingredients!
Cassie
I am to say I’m jealous of everyone who owns maca. It sounds SO GOOD!
Julesmariette
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Hippie Butter
Now this looks like an amazing way to enjoy hemp seeds and maca. Can’t wait to make these this afternoon. I bet they won’t last very long before everyone eats them. Thank you for sharing your wonderful recipe. PS Your photo is going to look great on Pinterest. Good Job!
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Georgie
Recently fallen in love with hemp seeds! I’ll have to try macs too
Sarah Greene
Wow, I’ve got to say that this looks amazing. To tell the truth, I’ve never tried hemp till now. I’ve been taking maca root as a part of my daily diet for almost two years now to increase my energies and I absolutely love it. Thanks to your recipe I’ll have the chance try hemp as well. Thank you
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The Vegan Junction
These look good! I like the subtle flavour of hempseeds, and these’ll be nice coming out of the fridge nice and chilled!
Jennifer
Absolutely love these! Can’t wait to make them 🙂
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Yum! These little morsels sound so delicious! x
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C. Fruity
I just read three of your blog posts and I have to say, that I love how the first few little blurbs are about something that you are doing with the food, but you actually explain what the food is. Like here you explained what maca was, and what it is good for, so now I don’t have to go look it up. I appreciate that you are helping me broaden my horizons as a foodie. Thanks! 🙂
Also, I find hemp seeds to taste a little odd, and my chia seeds always seems crunchy. Do you think I’m doing something wrong or am I supposed to soak them?
masala girl
these sound amazing!! i love adding maca to my morning yogurt or oats. i like energy bites but dont make them often, and love how these are so simple and use hemp instead of nuts. i’ve actually been wanting to make something like this but i guess you already came up with this recipe ;D i was thinking of using apricots though.
also, where did you her about maca & acne?