GirlGI | Girl Gone International Issue 7 | Page 108

HOME & KTICHEN Maca Warrior Smoothie! With Autumn creeping in and the warm spice of cinnamon surrounding us, this superfood smoothie is the loveliest seasonal treat with a maca powder super kick. Maca is a root vegetable grown in the Peruvian Andes. It was sacred to the Incas and has been used as a food and medicine in South America for centuries. It is well known for its ability to help enhance strength and endurance. In fact, Incan warriors would often consume maca before long journeys and battles. So this smoothie is an absolute gem to up our energy this time of the year! Enjoy! Ingredients • • • • • • 1/2 banana 1 tablespoon almond butter 1 tablespoon maca powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup almond milk ice (optional) Add everything in a blender and blend till smooth. Pour into a tall glass, sprinkle with a dash more of cinnamon and enjoy immediately. See this recipe in action: http://goo.gl/71iilO