Banana Leek Smoothie (Sweet and Spicy)
Servings: 5 big glasses
Print RecipeFor a boost of real nutrients, try this sweet and spicy superfood smoothie with banana and leek. This recipe only takes a few minutes to whip up, making breakfast time a breeze!
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 glass macadamia milk (see recipe in the post above and the Instructions section under Macadamia Milk)
- 1 small avocado (skin and seed removed)
- 8-10 cm leeks
- 1/2 cucumber fabio
- 1/3 fennel
- 1 banana (peeled)
- 1 golden apple (seedless)
- 1 red apple (seedless)
- 3 mandarins (skin included, organic)
- 1-2 tbsp frozen cranberries
- 1-2 tbsp frozen sea buckthorn
- 1 tbsp raw cacao powder
- 2 tbsp extra virgin coconut oil
- 3-4 tsp chia seeds + hemp seeds
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp cardamom powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- 1/2 tsp Himalayan salt
- a bit of kale (optional)
- fresh dill (optional)
- 1 slice lemon (organic, optional)
- 500-600 ml water (on top of the macadamia milk)
Instructions
Macadamia Milk
- Start by preparing the macadamia milk: add macadamia nuts into the blender, followed by adding the water required for making the nut milk.Note: Use 200 ml water for every 100 g of macadamia nuts.
- Blend on medium to high speed until all the macadamia nuts have been transformed into milk. You’ll know the macadamia milk is ready when the blender contents will turn white.
- You can use the macadamia milk as is (with pulp) or you can strain it, separating the pulp from the liquid. Save the pulp for baked or raw low-carb desserts.
Smoothie
- Wash and prep all the ingredients, remove skin, seeds and cut into pieces as needed.
- Add all ingredients into the blender (on top of the macadamia milk), followed by adding the water required for making the smoothie.
- Blend everything on medium to high speed until you obtain the desired consistency.
- Serve fresh or store this smoothie in the fridge for maximum of 2 days.
Notes
- Color: saturated yellow
- Texture: thick, well chopped and nice to drink
- Taste: very sweet with a spicy + leeks aftertaste
Due to using freshly-made macadamia milk, this smoothie must be stored in a refrigerator at all times, making sure to consume it in max 2 days. For this recipe you’ll be using mandarins with skin. Make sure to use organic mandarins or, in case of using conventionally grown mandarins, remove their skin prior to using in the smoothie. This is because conventionally grown citrus fruits may be sprayed with pesticides that remain in the skin even after washing.