Chai Green Smoothie
This refreshing and nutritious chai smoothie will get you to 3 of your 10-a-day before you know it. It's absolutely packed full of nutrition and is a great way to start your day. Alternatively, try making one as a between-meals snack.
This recipe makes 2 servings.
Ingredients:
- 450g spinach;
- 475ml almond milk;
- 1 thumb-sized cube of ginger
- 2 pears (cored);
- 1 banana;
- 1tsp cardamom;
- 1 tsp cinnamon.
Method:
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth!
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