A.M. (Apricot/Maca) Smoothie Recipe

Ingredients:

1 ½ cups tangerine juice
1 whole tangerine, including the pith (remove most of the seeds)
3 whole fresh apricots, pitted or 10 dried apricots (If using dried apricots, soak
them in filtered water for 30 minutes before blending.)
5 apricot kernels
3 dates, pitted (add more if desired, according to your taste)
1 ½ tablespoons freshly ground flaxseed
1 ½ tablespoons freshly ground pumpkin seeds
1–2 tablespoons maca powder (start with 1 tablespoon and add 1 more if desired)
2 teaspoons flaxseed oil
½ teaspoon edible rose water (optional)
Handful ice (optional)

Directions:

Put all ingredients into a blender and blend well. You can replace maca with hemp or rice protein powder. For apricot kernels, either extract them from your own apricot pits or order high-quality, raw, organic seeds online.

Contributed by:
Rhio (RawfoodInfo.com)

WHAT IS MACA ROOT?
Maca is a medicinal taproot native to Bolivia and Peru. It is regarded as a highly nutritious, energy-imbuing food, and as a medicine that enhances strength, endurance, libido, and fertility.

WHERE CAN I GET ROSE WATER?
Rose Water can either be purchased at specialty gourmet and health food stores, or it can be made at home. Just fill a pot with clean rose petals, pour boiling water over them and cover with a lid. Allow to stand. Place the cooled
mixture in the refrigerator overnight. Strain.

A.M. (Apricot/Maca) Smoothie Recipe