Trader Joe’s is Now Selling Maca Powder for Cheap!

Sound the alarm! Trader Joe’s recently added maca powder to its product line-up! What’s so exciting about this is that the price of maca powder can often run a little high, making it hard for a lot of us to purchase it, even as a special treat. Thankfully, TJ’s is selling an eight-ounce pouch of maca powder for just $4.99, which means we’re foreseeing a lot of superfood-infused smoothies in our future. Read on to learn more about what the big deal is about maca powder.

Maca Powder and Its Benefits

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Maca is a root vegetable that looks similar to a radish that has been cultivated in the mountains of Peru and Bolivia for thousands of years. As a superfood, maca is a great source of vitamins B, E, and E, as well as zinc, calcium, iron, and amino acids. It may also be a good supplement for those experiencing anemia and cardiovascular problems.

Also known as “Peruvian ginseng,” maca has been known to boost strength and stamina. It is also, ahem, reportedly great for your love life, as it also supposedly increases your libido. For those with a menstrual cycle, maca has also been known to alleviate cramps and the unpleasant symptoms of menopause.

In terms of flavor, maca has been described as having a strong, nutty flavor with undertones of earthiness and butterscotch. Maca powder is a great addition to smoothies, baked goods, and raw desserts.

How to Use Maca Powder

Not sure how to put that maca powder to good use? We’ve got you covered. We searched the Food Monster App and found these awesome recipes:

Make Maca-Infused Fudge

This Raw Maca Fudge by Charmaine San Pedro is easy to make and doesn’t require the use of the oven, so you’re able to acquire the full benefits of the maca powder. Made from coconut oil, carob powder, and other superfoods, they’ll just melt in your mouth. They will also keep you satisfied and energized after just eating a little, so you won’t feel the need to overindulge at all! These healthy goodies are gluten/wheat-free, grain-free, sugar-free, preservative-free and vegan.

Add it to a Smoothie!

Adding maca powder to your smoothie is one of the easiest ways to use it. In this Superfood Raspberry Smoothie by Pauline Hanuise, maca is combined with banana, raspberries, lime juice, cinnamon, and chia. It makes for a great breakfast or just a snack!

Make Cookies!

These Raw Cacao Cookie Bites by Crystal Bonnet are infused with chaga mushroom powder and maca root — yum! Chaga mushrooms are known for their health benefits and while you can make yummy mushroom lattes, why not change it up with something like these delicious, chocolaty, brownie bites? Not only are they super quick and easy to make, they are super healthy! P.S., you don’t have to bake them. Enjoy!

To learn more about maca, read Meet Maca, the Peruvian Wonder-Food That Can Boost Your Health and Black Maca: the Peruvian Superfood That Can Boost Your Energy.

If you’re looking for more delicious and seasonal plant-based recipes, then we highly recommend downloading our Food Monster App, which is available for both Android and iPhone, and can also be found on Instagram and Facebook. The app has more than 8,000 plant-based, allergy-friendly recipes, and subscribers gain access to ten new recipes per day. Check it out!

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