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Robeks debuts sustainable maple water smoothies for hydration and health

L.A.-based Robeks Fresh Juices and Smoothies debuted three new Fitness Smoothies made with maple water, specialty water extracted from the raw sap of maple trees.

April 20, 2015

L.A.-based Robeks Fresh Juices and Smoothies debuted three new Fitness Smoothies made with maple water, specialty water extracted from the raw sap of maple trees.

The 19-year-old franchise was the first to introduce products like Açaí and Greek yogurt smoothies, the company said in an announcement. To obtain the product, farmers tap trees, extracting the maple water. In raw form it is approximately 98 percent water and 2 percent sugar. Robeks uses organic, micronutrient-infused, antioxidant-rich, maple water.

Research from the University of Rhode Island found maple water consists of 34 compounds beneficial to human health, including five not previously seen in nature, Robeks said. It is also a sustainable product because drawing the water does not require destroying trees, according to Robeks.

The new maple water products include the Pre-Workout Fitness Fuel, a caffeinated smoothie with maple water and 17 grams of protein from peanut butter and Robeks proprietary whey protein. It contains shot of espresso, a dash of cinnamon, all-natural yogurt and a drizzle of maple syrup.

The second item, the Post Workout Fitness Recovery smoothie, is a nutrient-rich smoothie designed to refresh the body after a workout. It features 13 grams of Robeks proprietary whey protein, maple water, raw spinach, blueberries, bananas, a dash of coconut and a touch of maple syrup.

The Anytime Fit Refresher is a smoothie made from raw spinach and cucumber, maple water, vanilla almond milk, all-natural yogurt, pineapple sherbet, ripe pineapples and a drizzle of maple syrup.

The new Fitness Smoothies are designed to hydrate the body before and after working out, and are sold in small, medium and large servings in Robeks locations across the U.S. until June 15, 2015.