Blackberry & beetroot smoothie

Ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg give this beetroot and blackberry smoothie a warm kick – perfect for a morning or afternoon pick-me-up

Prep:5 mins
No cook

Serves 1
Easy

Nutrition per serving

kcal 238
fat 6g
saturates 1g
carbs 37g
sugars 34g
fibre 8g
protein 5g
salt 0.3g

Ingredients

250ml coconut water
pinch ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
4cm piece fresh ginger, peeled
1 tbsp shelled hemp seeds
2 small cooked beetroot, roughly chopped
small handful blackberries
1 pear, roughly chopped
small handful kale

Tip

Storing your smoothie

Is it OK to make a smoothie the day before or should I drink it straight away? Enjoying it immediately is the healthier option as everything is fresh, but a pre-prepped smoothie is a far better choice than a muffin or croissant on the way to work. If you do make it the night before you might notice that the flavours change (depending on the ingredients), but many people prefer a slightly earthier taste. A squeeze of lemon or lime juice will help prevent oxidation and stop it going brown. Always cover or store it in a sealed jar in the fridge to preserve the nutrients as much as possible. An easier option, if you know you’re going to be short of time is to prepare the fruit and veg in advance and freeze immediately in portion-sized bags. In the morning tip the frozen ingredients into the blender with your liquid and whizz.

Method

Add the coconut water to your blender with the spices and fresh ginger. Tip in the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. Add more liquid if you prefer a thinner consistency. Pour into glasses and serve.