Cardamom and beetroot smoothie sundae

Prep time less than 30 mins

Cook time less than 30 mins

Serves 2

Dietary Vegetarian

by Hemsley + Hemsley

This healthy vegan smoothie is packed full of vitamins and given a gentle kick with eastern spices. Each smoothie provides 197 kcal, 4g protein, 18g carbohydrate (of which 14g sugars), 12g fat (of which 10g saturates), 2.5g fibre and 0.4g salt.

Method

Blend the beetroot with two-thirds of the banana and all of the remaining ingredients until completely smooth.
Slice the remaining banana.
Divide the smoothie between two tall glasses. Garnish with the banana slices and a sprinkling of sesame seeds or cacao nibs.

Ingredients

1 young beetroot (approximately 120g/4Â¼oz), cooked
125ml/4fl oz coconut milk, chilled
1 ripe banana
2 cardamom seeds (see tips)
7 ice cubes
1 tsp vanilla extract
tiny pinch sea salt
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
cacao nibs or sesame seeds, to garnish (optional)

Shopping List

Cardamom and beetroot smoothie sundae

Fruit and vegetables

1 ripe banana

1 young beetroot (approximately 120g/4Â¼oz), cooked

2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

Tins, packets and jars

125ml/4fl oz coconut milk, chilled

Cooking ingredients

2 cardamom seeds (see tips)

tiny pinch sea salt

cacao nibs or sesame seeds, to garnish (optional)

1 tsp vanilla extract

Other

7 ice cubes

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