On the heels of telling you all about the benefits of maca root, here is a fruit smoothie recipe you can enjoy using it.  And, who knows, maybe it will make you feel the way Inca warriors felt before they went off to a battle: brave, energetic and invigorated.

PS: Don’t forget to enter the fabulous Navitas Natural Maca Root Powder giveaway.

Inca Warrior Fruit Smoothie

Ingredients

makes about 60 oz.

• 1.5 cup water
• 1 pear
• 1/3 pineapple, cut into chunks
• 2 oranges, peeled and seeded
• 2-3 cups watermelon with watermelon rind [yes, you can eat it and it is nutritious!]
• 2-3 oz aloe vera juice
• 1 tbsp maca root powder [I used Navitas brand]
• raw honey or any of the syrups [maple, brown rice, agave] for sweetness, if needed

Blend in a high speed blender and enjoy!