Smoothies

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Soursop, Pitaya & Mango Smoothie

INGREDIENTS

• ¼ cup soursop flesh, no seeds or skin

• ¼ cup red, pink or purple pitaya

• ¼ cup mango

• 600 ml milk (or substitute soy, almond or  coconut milks)

• ¾ cup ice, cubed or crushed

METHOD

Blend soursop, 200ml milk and a third the ice together and spoon a layer into the bottom of a mason’s jar or similar. Blend pitaya with 200ml milk and a third of the ice and layer into glass/jar. Repeat with mango and remaining milk and ice. Top with your favourites: fresh fruit, nuts, shaved coconut, a drizzle of honey etc.  Enjoy!

 

Custard Apple, Chia & Berry Breakfast Smoothie

INGREDIENTS

• ¼ cup ripe, fresh custard apple, no seeds or skin

• ¼ cup mixed berries

• ½ cup chia seed (soak in coconut milk & reserve)

• 400ml milk (or substitute soy, almond or coconut milks)

• ½ cup ice, cubed or crushed

METHOD

Blend custard apple, half the milk and half the ice together and spoon a layer into the bottom of a mason’s jar or similar. Gently spoon a layer of coconut soaked chia into the glass/jar. Blend berries with remainder of milk and ice.  Add to jar. Top with your favourites: fresh fruit, nuts, shaved coconut etc.  Enjoy!