Eat to Energise and Release Body Fat › Energise Recipe 15

Marigold Smoothie

Name: Marigold Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Plant-based
Ingredients: 11/2 cups papaya, frozen; 1 banana, frozen; 3 dates, de-seeded; 6 saffron strands; 1/4 cup coconut milk; Topping: fresh seasonal fruits and nuts of your choice

Prep 5 min + 6 hrs freezing · Serves 1

4gAmino acids

44gCarbohydrates

10gFat

285Kilocalories

Ingredients

11/2 cups papaya, frozen
1 banana, frozen
3 dates, de-seeded
6 saffron strands
1/4 cup coconut milk
Topping: fresh seasonal fruits and nuts of your choice

Method

Place all the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
Pour into bowls and top with fresh seasonal fruits and nuts of your choice.

Tip: Freeze 1 sliced banana and 11/2 cups chopped papaya for 6 hours ahead of time. Saffron gives this smoothie a subtle floral warmth - use at least 6 strands for the flavour to come through.

Highlights: High in vitamin C and potassium.

Nutrition is per serving. The figures are estimates, so use them as a guide only.

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