Gingery Mango & Berry Smoothie

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups frozen chopped mango (if fresh, add 1 cup ice)
• 1 1/4 cups frozen raspberries and/or strawberries (I mixed both)
• 1-2 cups light coconut milk or unsweetened almond milk
• 1 medium lime, juiced (~3 Tbsp or 45 ml as original recipe is written)
• 2 Tbsp fresh ginger
• 1 Tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1/8 scant tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1-2 Tbsp protein powder of choice or hemp seeds
• Coconut Yogurt or full-fat coconut milk
• Berries
• Unsweetened shredded coconut
• Hemp seeds

Preparation

1. 1

   Step 1

   To a high-speed blender add mango, berries, coconut or almond milk (starting with the lesser amount), lime, ginger, shredded coconut, cayenne pepper (optional), and protein powder of choice (optional).
2. 2

   Step 2

   Blend on high until creamy and smooth, scraping down sides as needed. If it has trouble blending, add more coconut, almond milk, or water.
3. 3

   Step 3

   Serve as is or layer with coconut yogurt or milk and top with desired toppings. I prefer berries, hemp seeds, and coconut flake.
4. 4

   Step 4

   Enjoy fresh or refrigerate leftovers for 3 days. Or store in the freezer (as a smoothie or Popsicles) up to 1 month.

5. Bon appetit!