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Blackberry & ginger chia fresca

Ingredients (serves 4)
135g blackberries (washed)
3 tbsp chia seeds
1 small piece of ginger
Juice 1/2 lime
800 ml water
3 tbsp maple syrup
Ice cubes to serve

Method
Place the chia seeds in a glass with 400ml of water and leave to swell for 20mins
Place the ginger, berries, maple syrup, lime juice and 400 ml of water into a blender and blend well
Add in the chia seed gel and blend briefly
Serve over ice

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Beetroot and berry smoothie

Ingredients
1 tbsp of powdered beetroot or 1 small peeled cooked beetroot
1 handful frozen berries
1 date
200ml almond milk
1 small handful frozen kale
1/2 frozen banana

Optional add ons
1 tsp chia seeds
1tbsp fresh berries
1 tbsp flaked almonds

Method
Place the beetroot, frozen berries, milk, date, kale and banana into a blender and blend until smooth
Pour into a glass and top with berries, almonds and chia
Enjoy

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Chia Parfait

Ingredients
1/2 cup oats
1/2 cup chia
1 cup frozen berries
2 cups almond milk
2 dates

Method
Place all the ingredients into a blender and mix for 2 minutes
Pour into a container and leave overnight (or for two hours)
Stir in some fresh chopped berries and nuts
Enjoy