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LIFESTYLE RECIPES

SPRING SMOOTHIE

SENSATIONS

SPRING HAS SPRUNG, WHICH MEANS YOUR LOCAL GREENGROCER WILL HAVE AN ASSORTMENT OF BRIGHT-COLOURED AND FRESH SEASONAL PRODUCE.

Spring fruits offer amazing options for the perfect smoothie. Naturally sweet ingredients like apples, bananas, Cape gooseberries, cherries, dates, guavas, nectarines, oranges, papaya, pears, pineapples, strawberries, sweet melon and watermelon are a delightful addition to any recipe. Pair them with other healthful seasonal ingredients like avocados, coconuts, carrots, celery, kale, spinach, lettuce and watercress, along with a few smoothie staples, and the options are endless.

Coconut milk contains a beneficial fat known as medium-chain triglycerides (MCT). The body can more easily metabolise these fats for sustained energy.

Medjool dates

are often referred to as the “king of dates” due to the numerous health-promoting compounds they contain. They’re a rich source of potassium, copper and magnesium, and are high in fibre.

TROPICAL BANANA & COCONUT SMOOTHIE

Ingredients

ž½ cup coconut milk ž1 scoop plant protein powder ž2 bananas, frozen ž2 medjool dates ž1 tbsp almond nut butter ž1 cup ice žCacao nibs žAlmonds, crushed

How to make it

Combine all ingredients, except cacao nibs and almonds, in a blender and blitz until smooth. Add cacao nibs and almonds as toppings.

Chia seeds

are a great plant-based source of protein because they contain all nine essential amino acids. They are also a rich source of fibre, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals.

SPRING-CLEAN GREEN SMOOTHIE

Ingredients

ž1 cup almond milk ž1 scoop plant protein ž2 cups baby spinach ž2 cups baby kale ž2 celery sticks, chopped ž1 apple, chopped ž1 banana, sliced and frozen ž1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated ž1 tbsp Lifestyle Food Chia Seeds ž1 tbsp Lifestyle Food Honey ž½ cup ice

How to make it

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blitz until smooth. Serve immediately over ice.

Almond milk has a creamy texture, which makes it ideal for smoothies. It also has a pleasant nutty flavour.

Greek yoghurt

provides additional protein and boosts the recipe’s calcium content. It’s also a good source of probiotics, potassium and vitamin B12.

PROTEIN PINEAPPLE DELIGHT

Ingredients

ž1 cup milk of choice ž½ cup Greek yoghurt ž1 scoop whey protein powder, vanilla flavour ž½ pineapple, cubed and frozen ž1 banana, sliced and frozen ž1 tbsp Lifestyle Food Chia Seeds ž1 tbsp Lifestyle Food Honey ž1 tsp vanilla extract

How to make it

Pour the milk into a blender, then add the protein powder and the rest of the ingredients. Blend until smooth and drink immediately.

Pineapples contain an enzyme called bromelain, which has anti-inflammatory and decongestant properties.