How to Roast Maca (3 Steps)

Maca is a root vegetable which has been grown and prized in the Peruvian Andes for its health benefits and nutritional content since 1600 B.C. Incans used maca to boost energy levels and increase the fertility of young women. Although maca does not contain hormones, it has been shown to regulate metabolism, sexual development, mood, and endocrine function. With a taste similar to coffee or butterscotch, roasted maca makes a great coffee substitute or can be served cold with milk. Maca can be mixed into other foods and dishes such as yogurt, ice cream, smoothies, or homemade breads. Roasted maca is nearly double the price of raw maca, so baking it yourself can save you some money.