Raspberry & Tahini Smoothie Recipe
This raspberry & tahini smoothie recipe (Rainbow Plant Life) is one of several recipes you can try, in a post (with a chart) on how to make the perfect smoothie. Tahini is a jar of calcium-rich sesame seed paste, you can find in all stores.
Nisha says you need some of plant milk to make smoothies, because making them with water is ‘downright sad’. She also explains how to ‘hide’ some vegetables in there including cauliflower (due to its mild taste).
People with sensitivity to pollen may wish to avoid raspberries (and people whose seeds get stuck in their teeth!) Keep fruit seeds/pips away from pets. Read more on food safety for people & pets.
Raspberries are one of England’s favourite fruits, but they do go off quickly, so use them up soon after purchasing (or visiting the PYO farm) or freeze to use later on. To do this, wash and dry the berries, then freeze in a single layer on a baking tray, then transfer to a silicone freezer bag.
Once you know the basic formulas, you can whizz up something tasty, with whatever ingredients you have to hand. There’s even a chart to help you out:
- Liquids
- Greens
- Fruit
- Healthy fats
- Superfoods
- Extras
Invest in a Good Blender
If you enjoy making smoothies, it’s worth investing in a good blender (it doesn’t have to be very expensive, just one with a glass jug and good motor that does not burn out, and is easy to clean).
It’s UK law that if you buy a new electrical appliance, the shop you buy from must take back the old appliance. So if you have dusty old broken blender in your cupboard (or anything else you don’t use like a chip fat fryer), take it back for a simple swap!
