• DIY beetroot and berry smoothie bowl

    1. Combine a handful each frozen blueberries and raspberries, grated beetroot and plain yoghurt in a high-speed blender (a Nutribullet works perfectly). 2 Blend for about 30 seconds until smooth. Loosen with a splash of milk. 3. Pour …

  • Banana-and-honey wheatgerm smoothie

    Blend the rice milk, bananas, honey and wheatgerm in a food processor until smooth and thick. Serve as a quick breakfast or tea-time treat. Cook's note: You can use any milk you like, including cow's or goat's milk. Or any of the alte…

  • Litchi and rose-syrup ice smoothies

    In a blender, purée the litchi flesh with the sugar syrup until smooth. Transfer to an ice-cream machine and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Once set, blend a few scoops of the sorbet with the rose-water, then divi…

  • Smoothie move

    Nutritious, delicious and convenient - a smoothie makes a perfect liquid lunch, mid-day energy booster or healthy dessert. With a new range of low-fat fruit smoothies in store, you can stock up so that you'll always have one within arm's re…

  • date smoothie for suhoor

    Date smoothie for Suhoor

    Soak the dates in the milk overnight. Blend with the remaining ingredients until smooth. Serve immediately. Find more recipes for Ramadan here. Photograph: Saadiqah Assur-Ismail Production: Khanya Mzongwana Food assistant: Ellah Mae…

  • Tropical smoothie bowl

    ADVERTISING PROMOTION Add the smoothie ingredients to a food processor, and blend. Add some ice if you like. Blent until smooth. Pour into a bowl and top with coconut chips, lime zest, grated turmeric root, a wedge of lime and …

  • Pineapple-and-basil smoothie bowl

    Pineapple-and-basil smoothie bowl

    1. Pour the smoothies over the sliced pineapple. 2. Bash together the sugar and mint. 3. Sprinkle over the fruit and scatter over some basil leaves. Per serving: 1166kJ, 1.6g protein, 0.2g fat, 53g carbs  

  • Strawberry smoothies

    Hull the strawberries and blend with plain Greek yoghurt. Place the strawberry jam and frozen cranberries in a small saucepan, bring to a simmer and reduce. Divide the yoghurt between four glasses and spoon over the cranberry topping.

  • Hot carrot-and-coconut smoothie

    Stir-fry the curry paste in 1 to 2 tablespoons of the thick top of the can of coconut milk. Stir in the rest of the coconut milk. Add the carrot juice and crushed lemongrass, and heat through. Check seasoning. Discard the lemongrass and l…