Aphrodisiac Smoothie with Cacao and Maca is a superfood beverage designed to help you get your freak on 😉 Plus, it has rich, creamy flavor and is ideal for the chocolate lover!

Aphrodisiac Smoothie with Raw Cacao and Maca Powder #vegan

There’s no denying the impact food has on all facets of our body’s functions, including our sex drive.

Just think back to the last time you devoured a greasy bacon cheeseburger with onion rings, fries, and a milkshake and then had the burning urge to go for a roll in the hay.

What’s that you say? You’ve never wanted to go for a roll in the hay after such a meal?

Can’t say I blame you.

Your taste buds may have been in euphoric sensory overload, but your body probably felt like it wanted to curl up like a roley poly and hibernate for 6 months.

On the flipside, think back to the last meal that revved your engine. What did it consist of?

My guess is clean, whole food ingredients that are easy to digest and naturally energizing.

This simple smoothie recipe includes aphrodisiac foods to enhance desire as well as increase blood circulation for a feel-good elixir.

Plus, it tastes amazing!

Aphrodisiac Smoothie with Raw Cacao and Maca

Let’s discuss the simple ingredients for this maca smoothie recipe.

Ingredients for Chocolate Maca Smoothie:

Frozen Banana: Acting as the natural sweetener in this creamy, chocolatey smoothie, ripe bananas bring the perfect sweetness, as well as volume and creamy texture. Swap them out for 4 medjool dates if you’d like.

Maca Powder: The reason we’re all here. Adding maca powder to smoothies is a smart way of ingesting it. On its own, maca powder doesn’t have an incredible flavor, but when mixed with other ingredients, you’re left with only a hint of creaminess.

In addition to enhancing mood, energy, and sex drive, maca powder also boosts virility or fertility in both men and women. Dubbed “Peruvian Ginseng,” it has been used as a sexual stimulant for decades, if not centuries.

Read more about the health benefits of maca powder in my article, 9 Reasons Why Maca Powder is Awesome .

My personal note of caution is

Cocoa Powder: While some nutritionists and scientists hesitate to call cocoa an aphrodisiac, we do know that it contains the chemicals phenylethylamine and serotonin. Both are said to boost mood and might also stimulate sex drive.

Almond Milk: Pick any kind of milk you love for this healthy smoothie recipe. I use unsweetened almond milk, but oat milk is delicious here too.

Ground Cinnamon: Did you know Ceylon Cinnamon enhances blood circulation and can also lower your blood sugar? I love the warm flavor it brings to this smoothie recipe in addition to its health benefits.

This is an incredibly simple recipe, and you can adapt it in all sorts of ways if you wish.

Recipe Customizations:

Add berries, almond butter butter, honey (all are also aphrodisiacs). Whatever tickles your pickle.
If you scale back on the almond milk a tad, you’ll end up with a super thick smoothie that tastes just like a chocolate milkshake, so you can enjoy this thang for dessert, too!

How to Make Chocolate Maca Smoothie:

Simply add all of the ingredients for the smoothie to a high powered blender and blend until smooth. I recommend sticking with a ripe frozen banana for the best results, but you can use a fresh banana and add ice cubes in a pinch.

Before slurping down this treat, I grated a piece of dark chocolate over the top to make little chocolate shavings. It’s the little things in life that really seal the deal, folks!

Aphrodisiac Smoothie with Raw Cacao and Maca #vegan

The recipe serves two people…because: duh. You can scale the ingredients as necessary to turn this into a smoothie for one…or three…or whatever suits your fancy.

For those of you who are interested in adding maca to your life, first, proceed with caution as it can impact hormone levels. And second, incorporate it into a delicious chocolate banana smoothie if you decide it is right for you.

Aphrodisiac smoothies! Bringing new meaning to the term, “easy like Sunday morning.”