With pubs reopening in the United Kingdom on July 4, many Brits have been heading back to their favorite public house for the first time in over three months of a government-imposed lockdown to curb the spread of novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) infections plaguing the country. While not allowed to belly up to the bar due to the “one-meter-plus” social distancing rule, social drinkers are relying on table service as never before.
To help manage morning after slumps for tipplers who may have overindulged following long hibernation at homes, the Aldi supermarket chain has released a series of “pick me up” smoothie recipes to counter tiredness, heatstroke and dehydration. And frozen components figure as main ingredients in most of the concoctions, starting with the Avocado and Berry Power Smoothie (pictured above).
Another option is the energizing Green Cleansing Juice Smoothie, filled with kiwi, celery, cucumber and spinach. Then there the Mango, Pineapple and Kale Smoothie, an especially healthy, refreshing and tasty way to kick-start the day.
The recipes follow.
Avocado and Berry Power Smoothie
Ingredients
1 x ripe avocado
130g x 4 Seasons frozen summer fruits – defrosted
300ml Almond Drink
10ml Honey
Juice x 1 lime
Method
Halve the avocado, remove and discard the stone and scoop out the flesh
Put all the ingredients into a blender and blend till smooth and creamy
Serve immediately
Green Cleansing Juice Smoothie
Ingredients
½ Cucumber
2 x golden kiwi fruits
1 x stick celery
100g baby spinach leaves
300ml apple juice
4g fresh mint
Method
Peel the cucumber – cut into half lengthway and scoop out the seeds and discard – chop the flesh into small chunks
Cut the kiwis in half and scoop out the flesh with a teaspoon – discard the skins
Chop the celery into small chunks
Put all the ingredients into a blender and blend till smooth
Mango, Pineapple and Kale Smoothie
Ingredients
200g Mango Chunks
200g Pineapple Chunks
30g Curly Kale
200ml Rio D’Oro Apple juice
Method
Chop the kale finely.
Put all the ingredients into a food processor and pulse till well blended and serve.
