not only filling, but a great source of protein, fiber, and energy.
Very Berry Smoothie
Ingredients
1 banana
1 cup of blueberries
1 tablespoon of maca powder
½ avocado
½ to 1 cup of water, nut milk, or coconut milk
Directions
In a blender, add the above ingredients and blend well.
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Fruit and Nut Topped Steel Cut Oats
Ingredients
Steel-cut oats
Blueberries
Strawberries
Granola
Cinnamon
Agave
1 tablespoon of maca powder
Directions
Cook steel-cut oats according to the package. Add a dash of cinnamon to the water and add butter (optional). Once oats are cooked, mix in maca powder and stir well. Then top with fresh fruit above or fruit of your choice and drizzle with agave or honey. If you want more creamy oatmeal, add a splash of almond milk.
Note: you can use old-fashioned oats. Steel-cut oats are preferred because they are less processed than old-fashioned oats.
Elissa Mirsky, known to most as Elle, is a published author and former editor-in-chief of Bold Magazine. She believes food shouldn’t be boring and every meal should be fashionably edible. Follow her on Instagram @mylifebeingelle where she is documenting her journey to eat well, live life, and love self.