Smoothies: Three Ways
Good Matcha Morning
Serves: 2
This creamy, dreamy smoothie is such a great start to the day and is one of Darren’s favorites. My friend Sam got me onto Matcha, and I’m a convert! I’ve always loved green tea for its taste and energy boost, but matcha powder has over 100 times more antioxidants, making this smoothie a delicious and health-boosting way to get energy and nutrients first thing in the morning.
Ingredients
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 avocado
- 1 large handful of English or baby spinach leaves
- 1 handful of ice cubes
- 2 tsp matcha green tea powder
- 500 ml (2 cups) coconut milk
- 1 tbsp chopped mint leaves, plus extra to serve
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
- Coconut flakes, to serve
Method
- Place the banana, avocado, spinach, ice, matcha powder, coconut milk and mint leaves in a blender and whizz until smooth and creamy. Taste, and add a little maple syrup if you would like it sweeter.
- Transfer to glasses and top with the extra mint leaves and coconut flakes.
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Blueberry Dream
Serves: 2
Blueberries are my favorite fruit to add to smoothies, as they’re high in antioxidants and not too sweet, so when they’re in season I freeze as many as I can. With the addition of protein and a heap of other superfoods, this smoothie seriously gets your glow on!
Ingredients
- 150 g fresh or frozen blueberries, plus extra to serve
- 100 g coconut yogurt
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3 tbsp vanilla protein powder
- 1 tbsp LSA (linseed/ flax seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- Juice and flesh of 1 young coconut (or 400 ml coconut water)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
- Coconut flakes, to serve
Method
- Place the blueberries, coconut yogurt, protein powder, LSA, chia seeds and coconut juice and flesh in a blender and whizz until smooth and creamy. Taste, and add a little maple syrup if you would like it sweeter.
- Transfer to glasses and top with extra blueberries and coconut flakes.
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Nutty Nana
Serves: 2
This smoothie is creamy, nutty, malty heaven. Maca is an ancient Peruvian food that’s great for regulating hormones and boosting energy.
Ingredients
- 2 frozen bananas
- 4 medjool dates, pitted
- 1 tsp vanilla powder
- 2 tsp maca powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon, plus extra to serve
- 2 tbsp almond butter
- 500 ml (2 cups) almond milk
Method
- Place all of the ingredients in a blender and whizz until smooth and creamy. Transfer to glasses and top with a pinch of cinnamon.
These delicious recipes can be found in Happy & Whole by Magdalena Roze (Pan MacMillan Australia)
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