Five Simple Ways to Use Maca and Camu Camu
Both powders are mild enough to blend into everyday food without overhauling your diet. Maca has a subtle, slightly malty, earthy flavour; camu camu is sharply tart, closer to a concentrated citrus powder. Here are five practical ways to use them.
1. Morning Smoothie
Blend a banana, a handful of spinach, oat milk, and a teaspoon of maca powder. The malty note pairs well with banana and doesn’t fight with other flavours.
2. Porridge Stir-In
Stir half a teaspoon of maca into warm porridge with a drizzle of honey. It works particularly well alongside cinnamon or stewed apple.
3. Citrus-Sharp Yoghurt Bowl
A quarter teaspoon of camu camu stirred into plain yoghurt with berries adds a tart, citrus-like lift — start small, since it’s genuinely sharp in concentrated form.
4. Homemade Energy Balls
Blend dates, oats, almond butter, and a teaspoon of maca powder, then roll into small balls and chill. A simple make-ahead snack that keeps for a week in the fridge.
5. Sparkling Water Refresher
A small pinch of camu camu powder stirred into sparkling water with a squeeze of lime makes a naturally tart, no-added-sugar alternative to flavoured soft drinks.