Alright. So this past Saturday a box arrived. A normal occurrence in this house. I get a lot of food, props, foodie swag, kitchen gadgets but THIS box…. swoon. My favorite Vega products and some new ones to try. Be still my fitness vegan heart.
Maca is an exceptionally hardy root plant native to the Andean mountain plateaus of Peru. A member of the brassica family, maca is grown at altitudes of 14,000 feet in an extreme climate of freezing cold, fierce winds and intense sunlight, where no other crops can survive. Herbalists believe that resilient plants are especially valuable; from an herbological perspective, maca’s resiliency knows no equal.
In spite of the poor volcanic soil and harsh environmental conditions in which it grows, maca is rich in amino acids, phytonutrients, and important vitamins and minerals. Ancient, native Peruvians used maca for thousands of years as both a food and a tonic. They believed maca increased energy and stamina, improved fertility and enhanced libido.
So when I saw the Maca box I assumed it was a supplement and much to my surprise it was chocolate! Chocolate bars!!!! HOLY yum! I was thrilled. It tastes insanely awesome – almost addictive and I knew what my first creation would be — this recipe! That was AFTER I jammed a bar in my mouth to “sample” lol! It was so good. Seriously. #yum
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