COCONUT KIWI PALETA SMOOTHIE

SERVES 2 / PREPARATION 15 MINUTES

A paleta is a Mexican ice block, which provides the inspiration for this smoothie.

5 small kiwifruit (green or gold), peeled 100ml sugar syrup

200g frozen banana

200g ice

200ml organic soy milk (or plant milk of your choice) 300ml organic coconut milk

2 tablespoons maple syrup

1 teaspoon cinnamon

Blitz kiwifruit and syrup in a blender until a smooth purée forms. Remove and set aside.

Blitz all remaining ingredients together until combined, creamy and smooth.

To assemble, pour some of the kiwifruit purée into a glass and smear up the sides a wee bit.

Carefully pour your coconut smoothie into the glass. Top with remaining purée. If wished, sprinkle with maple ginger granola – see kiwi slice recipe (page 106). Serve with a metal or paper straw and a spoon. ■