Recipe: Blueberry & Coconut smoothie

This thick, blueberry & coconut smoothie is incredibly refreshing quick, easy, delicious and incredibly nutritious. Raw, vegan, paleo and gluten free – it contains all the superfoods we love and has a beautiful dark purple colour. When buying your blueberries, try to ensure they are organic as blueberries are notorious for their high pesticide content.

Makes: 2 servings
Time taken: 5 minutes
Level of difficulty: Easy Peasy!

Magical Ingredients:

★ 1 frozen lady finger banana (peel it before placing in the freezer)

★ cup of fresh organic blueberries, washed

★ small chunk of fresh grated ginger (1/2 cm is enough)

★ juice of 1 lime

★ 2 tbsp coconut flakes

★ 1 handful of pecans

★ 1 tsp coconut flower nectar

★ 1/2 cup of filtered water or coconut water

Method:

  1. Blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender
  2. Optional: add ice, top with extra coconut flakes and fresh blueberries, and increase the nectar and/or ginger quantities according to personal preference