🌊Let’s Dive into Fig and Maca Smoothie 🍹
Hey, I’m Maddie, and I’m here to give you the deep dive into a new recipe – Fig and Maca Smoothie! 🍹
Today, I’m a bit tired, but nothing stops me from getting that energy boost I need.
Let’s head to the kitchen and whip up something to kickstart our day! 🌞
So, what are you waiting for? Let’s jump out of bed, wash those hands 👐, and join me in the kitchen.
First things first, do you have Maca powder? This superfood is packed with nutrients and offers a range of health benefits. You can add it to smoothies, baking, or even your coffee ☕. Ready to meet our star ingredients?
Fig and Maca Smoothie
Table of Contents
📝Ingredients 🌟
- 4-5 fresh figs (remove stems and wash them)
- 1 cup steamed milk or almond milk 🥛
- 1 frozen banana 🍌
- 1 tablespoon maca powder
- 1 tablespoon almond butter 🥄
- 1 teaspoon honey or dates for sweetness 🍯
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌼
- Pinch of cinnamon
- 4-5 ice cubes ❄️
👩🍳Preparation 🍴
- Wash & Prep – Wash those figs and the banana thoroughly under running water 🚿. Slice them up into small pieces.
- 🍨Blend It – Toss all your fruits into the blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy 🍨.
- ✨ Add Magic – Now, add the maca powder, almond butter, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Blend again to mix it all in 💫.
- 🍯Sweeten Up – Add honey or dates according to your sweetness preference. Blend one last time to get that perfect fluffy texture 🍯.
- 🎨Final Touch – Taste and adjust the sweetness if needed. Pour your Fig and Maca Smoothie into glasses and serve immediately. Enjoy! 🍹
Serving Suggestion🍽️
Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top or add a slice of fig on the rim of your glass for that Instagram-worthy shot 📸.
Add some lemon slice or even try with chia or flax seeds.
⏰When to Enjoy? 🕗
This smoothie is perfect for a morning energy boost! Drink it first thing in the morning, before or after a workout, or whenever you need a pick-me-up during the day.
💡Bonus Tips 🎉
Make it Thicker – Add a few more frozen banana slices or reduce the liquid for a thicker, more shake-like texture 🥤.
Extra Boost – Toss in a handful of spinach for an extra nutrient boost without altering the taste! 🌱
Enjoy your day with this energy-packed smoothie! 💪
Maca has a ant inflammatory properties which helps to reduce stress of body. Maca powder contain lots of antioxidants which helps to remove free radicals from body. Fig and Maca is a good mixture when come together to boost your energy and mood.
🍎 Vitamins and Minerals in Fig and Maca Smoothie
Figs Vitamins & Minerals
- Vitamin A which supports vision and immune function.
- Vitamin C boosts the immune system and improves collagen production.
- Vitamin K is essential for blood clotting and bone health.
- Calcium is important for bone health.
- Potassium helps regulate fluid balance, muscle contractions, and nerve signals.
- Magnesium plays a great role in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body, including muscle and nerve function.
Cinnamon
- Vitamin K is important for blood clotting and bone health.
- Vitamin B6 supports brain health and metabolism.
- Calcium essential to improve bone health and muscle function.
- Iron which supports oxygen transport in the blood.
- Manganese is important for bone health, metabolism, and antioxidant functions.
Maca powder
- Maca powder is a superfood which is derived from the root of the maca plant & native to the Andes mountains in Peru.
- It contains lots of nutrition value hence always people prefers to add in smoothie, cakes & coffee
- 35-40 kcal found in Maca with Carbohydrates, Fiber, Protein & some amount of sugar & fat.
- Vitamin C, Iron, Copper, Potassium, Manganese, b6 & calcium also available in Maca.
Approximate nutritional value in Fig and Maca Smoothie
| Nutrient | Amount per Serving (1 smoothie) |
| Calories | 320-350 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 55-60 g |
| Fiber | 7-8 g |
| Sugars | 30-35 g |
| Protein | 6-8 g |
| Fat | 10-12 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1-2 g |
| Calcium | 150-200 mg |
| Iron | 1.5-2 mg |
| Potassium | 500-600 mg |
| Vitamin A | 80-100 IU |
| Vitamin C | 6-8 mg |
| Magnesium | 40-50 mg |
| Maca (Energy Boost) | 1 tablespoon (Approx. 5 g) |
Enjoy your day with this energy-packed smoothie! 💪
This smoothie combines the sweetness of figs 🍯 with the earthy, slightly nutty flavor of maca powder 🌱. Maca is known for its potential energy-boosting ⚡ and hormone-balancing properties ⚖️.
The banana 🍌 adds creaminess, while the almond butter 🥄 provides healthy fats and protein 💪.
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