This cooler is perfect for starting the new year off on a healthy note. It’s a wonderful mocktail to share at gatherings or great for a refreshing afternoon drink. You can use sparkling apple juice or a lemon/lime sparkling juice to create this light and refreshing drink.
TIP You’ll need 1 large or 2 smaller mangos and a 2.5cm (approx.) piece of ginger (cut into smaller pieces and no need to peel) to make the puree. You can substitute sparkling water for the sparkling juice if you prefer a lighter less sweet cooler or just use less fruit juice.
NOTE You can make the base for these coolers a few hours to a day ahead and chill until you’re ready to serve. If you are not preparing the base ahead of time, then chill all ingredients well before making the drinks. Before making the drinks, you can rim the glasses by dipping them in a little of the mango & ginger puree and then in sugar. Just reserve 2 – 3 tbsp of the puree if you are rimming the glasses. Use coconut sugar in place of regular sugar, if you prefer.
Notes
Photo taken by Holly Kent.
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk of choice or coconut water
- ½ cup NingXia Red
- ½ cup yoghurt (optional)
- ½ banana (cut into small pieces)
- 1 cup frozen raspberries
- 1 cup halved frozen strawberries
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Additional Options
- 2 – 3 tbsp Pure Protein Complete (Vanilla Spice or Chocolate Deluxe)
- 2 tbsp raw cacao powder
- 1 – 2 handfuls spinach and/or a few mint leaves
- ½ avocado
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
Instructions
- 1. Place ingredients in a blender and blend on high for 1–2 minutes or until well combined. Check to see if more sweetness or liquid is required and blend again.
- 2. Top with a few berries and serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
- 3. To make icy poles, add berry or fruit pieces into blended mix and pour into icy molds. Place in freezer for at least 8 hours or until frozen.
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