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Immune-boosting smoothie
Coconut & banana smoothie
A star rating of 5 out of 5.17 ratings

This creamy smoothie is packed with nutritious ingredients. Baobab adds a tangy, sherbet flavour and is high in fibre, antioxidants and vitamin C

Winter warmer smoothie
Blackberry & beetroot smoothie
A star rating of 3.5 out of 5.4 ratings

Ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg give this beetroot and blackberry smoothie a warm kick - perfect for a morning or afternoon pick-me-up

Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal329
  • fat15g
  • saturates1g
  • carbs36g
  • sugars33g
  • fibre8g
  • protein8g
  • salt0.4g
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Method

  • step 1

    Pour the milk into a high-speed blender then add the ground flaxseed, maca powder (if using) and the cinnamon. Add the remaining ingredients then blitz until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.

RECIPE TIPS
STORING YOUR SMOOTHIE

Is it OK to make a smoothie the day before or should I drink it straight away? Enjoying it immediately is the healthier option as everything is fresh, but a pre-prepped smoothie is a far better choice than a muffin or croissant on the way to work. If you do make it the night before you might notice that the flavours change (depending on the ingredients), but many people prefer a slightly earthier taste. A squeeze of lemon or lime juice will help prevent oxidation and stop it going brown. Always cover or store it in a sealed jar in the fridge to preserve the nutrients as much as possible. An easier option, if you know you’re going to be short of time is to prepare the fruit and veg in advance and freeze immediately in portion-sized bags. In the morning tip the frozen ingredients into the blender with your liquid and whizz.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, September 2015

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A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.15 ratings

CjTaylor98

I was really nervous about adding spinach to a smoothie as I thought it wouldn’t be sweet. Turns out, this smoothie really does pack a punch and is delicious. I didn’t use dates or maca powder but I look forward to trying them next time

talisman567

Really delicious smoothie. I used oat milk and didn't include the date as I find the oat milk and banana makes it sweet enough. I also included a few ice cubes.

lzbear

A star rating of 5 out of 5.

OMG, I made almost exactly the same concoction (even including Maca) without ever having seen this recipe and loved it, as did my BF, he said it set him up for the day. My only differences were an additional handful of blueberries, bit more spinach, less milk (mine was soy) but added 2 tbsp natural…

JimsDinners1956

Green is for go!

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thebestgreenjuice

Highly recommended. The energy from the banana and slow release caffeine from the maca make this a great smoothie to have before exercise.

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