What the heck is Maca powder? I discovered this magical root through a search for some kind of solution to my irregular period. Seriously, I was freaking out thinking my body was on some kind of strange cycle of an elephant wherein I would get my period like twice a year. Which honestly, was a blessing-and if you a lady you feel that- but I was worried for my health! Honestly, I was wondering if somehow finally nature caught on and evolved my genes such that I don't have to deal with that red river that is the alarm that I am not pregnant. I mean, nature is a bit dramatic.

Anyhoo, this lovely root comes from South America in the mountains and is an adaptogen and member of the cruciferous family (you know, broccoli, brussels sprouts, the OG good-for-you veggies?) It has been used for ages to balance hormones, and increase memory, fertility, and focus. It offers a really nice nutty flavor, and gives a pick-me-up right after drinking.

This recipe combines a number of gorgeous, amazing-for-you ingredients to help a sister out when you really need a little chocolate but still want to be kind to your body.

Pictured Here Left to Right:

1 pinch sea salt

-compliments the gorgeous chocolaty flavor

-antibacterial

-many minerals

-helps maintain balanced blood sugar

1 pinch cinnamon

-anti-inflammatory

-antioxidants

-great for heart health

-fights diseases and infection

-anti-fungal properties

1 tsp coconut oil

-great source of healthy fats necessary for brain function

-protects liver, kidneys, prevents disease and infection

-anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory

-great for oral hygiene, weight loss

-too many benefits to list!

1/2 tbsp Maca Powder

-hormone balance

-help with PMS, menopause, and PCOS!

-can elevate edorphins!

-increased fertility

-adaptogen

-high in protein, fiber, minerals

1 tbsp Raw Cacao Powder

-super-packed with antioxidents

-great source of iron (ladies we need this when we're on our period because of blood loss!!)

-anti-depressant

-great source of minerals

-chocolate!!!

Feel free to choose the sweetener of your preference but I chose to highlight the amazing power of Raw Honey (save the bees!!)

Sweeten to taste with 1-2 tsp raw Honey:

-contains the full spectrum of the benefits of honey that can be reduced when it is pasteurized

-antioxidants

-anti-bacterial/fungal

-supports the bees!!

-help with allergies and brain health

To prepare:

1) Heat 1 1/4 cups of almond or soy milk until you see steam. (be careful not to burn the milk, it really doesn't taste good)

2) Transfer all dry ingredients and sweetener to a blender

3) Slowly pour the warmed milk into the blender and make sure the lid is on tight!! (I didn't and I made a bit of a mess and got a little burnt but what else is new) blend away. This allows you to create a nice frothy texture.

4) Serve with some dark chocolate shavings on top.

Chocolate!!!!!!!!!!!