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  • 2 bananas
    sliced
  • 1 ripe avocado
    stoned, peeled and chopped into chunks
  • 1 small ripe mango
    stoned, peeled and chopped into chunks
  • 100g spinach
    (fresh or frozen)
  • 250ml milk
    (unsweetened almond or coconut milk works well)
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened almond
    or peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp clear honey
    agave or maple syrup (optional)

For the seed mix

To serve

  • 175g mixed fresh fruit
    chopped (we used banana, mango, raspberries and blueberries)

Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal463
  • fat20g
  • saturates6g
  • carbs55g
  • sugars45g
  • fibre7g
  • protein11g
  • salt0.2g
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Method

  • step 1

    Slice the bananas and arrange over a small baking tray lined with parchment. Freeze for 2 hrs until solid. (You can now transfer the banana slices to a freezer bag and freeze for 3 months, or continue with the recipe.)

  • step 2

    For the seed mix, heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and line a baking tray with parchment. Tip the seeds, coconut and almonds into a bowl, add the cinnamon and drizzle over the honey, agave or maple syrup. Toss until everything is well coated, then scatter over the baking tray in an even layer. Bake for 10-15 mins, stirring every 5 mins or so, until the seeds are lightly toasted. Leave to cool. Will keep in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

  • step 3

    Put the avocado, mango, spinach, milk, nut butter, frozen banana slices and honey (if using) in a blender and whizz to a thick smoothie consistency – you may have to scrape down the sides with a spoon a few times. Divide between two bowls and arrange the fruit on top. Scatter 1-2 tbsp of the seed mix over each bowl and eat straight away.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, March 2016

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A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.15 ratings

curlytops

Sooo pleasing on the eye, as well as the tongue! I used a ripe banana so omitted any extra sweetening, also, I just added the seeds/nuts on top-without the syrup or baking! The actual smoothie could easily feed 4 in my opinion.

ViennaTokyo

A star rating of 5 out of 5.

This is so good. I agree with the others, it’s high on calories, so it’s a treat, but wow, it’s so tasty.

Metters86

This is so delicious! I sometimes add a tablespoon of hemp powder to increase the protein. The recipe makes loads of the seed mixture too, so you can add it to other smoothie bowls or porridge.

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evil_angelwings

A star rating of 5 out of 5.

I made a version of this today, and it was really good. I basically halved the fruit amounts but kept the same amount of liquid (250 ml) so I could have a regular drinking smoothie. I skipped the nut butter and honey, and added a tsp of matcha powder to recreate a green matcha smoothie I have had…

underground253

Too much sugar! Suggested daily sugar consumption for a man is 37.5g and 25g for a woman. This exceeds both at 48g!

rosahare628LHmy8jnR

But it's for two people

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