BERRY, CACAO & COCONUT MILK SMOOTHIE

Another day, another smoothie. This smoothie is a good choice for the chocolate lovers out there, as the slight teaspoon of cacao powder really gives the drink this flavour. Fresh berries would be ideal, however frozen will work too, just make sure they are thawed. 

INGREDIENTS

• 3/4 cup light coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1 scant teaspoon raw cacao powder
• a generous handful of mixed frozen berries, thawed 

PREPARATION

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender with a handful of ice and blend until smooth. 

Makes  / 2 servings

Total Preparation time / 5 minutes max

x Emily 

GINGER & PINEAPPLE REFRESHMENT

As the crazy AFL & NRL finals creep closer, many of us good old Australian’s reach for a beer, wine or whatever your poison. Some of us reach for a few too many and forget who even played. It’s just the Australian way. Not one of my good friends. She has decided (voluntarily) to go sober for the months of September & October to support Life Education, an organisation that mentors and educates youth on how to lead a healthier life. Amazing commitment for a 24 year old, who has a bunch of near alcoholic friends. So this refreshing drink post is for you dear Clare and anyone else that is taking an abstinence from alcohol.

If you are interested in what Clare is doing, head to http://fundraiser.ocsober.com.au/clare_baumann and support her in her Ocsober campaign for the kids! 

INGREDIENTS

• 1 small pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into rough pieces
• 1/2 cup lime juice
• 1 litre diet ginger ale/ beer

COOKING 

1. Place the pineapple pieces in a blender with the lime juice. Blend until smooth. Pour pineapple juice into a large jug and add ginger ale / beer. Strain liquid through a mesh strainer to remove pineapple pulp. Serve with lots of ice. 

Serves / 4- 6

Total Preparation time / 5 minutes 

Total Cooking time / 5 minutes 

x E