Netta's Springtime Chilli Boost Smoothie!

This is absolutely my favourite time of year in England and it’s a perfect time to whip out your green fingers! It always tastes so much better tucking into salad and veg that are in season but what could be better than plucking it from your own plant?! Obviously having a whole plantation in London would be pretty tough but even growing a couple of things like chilli, basil, tomatoes, etc can make such a difference! I’ve decided to start with a Chilli plant…perfect when I want to add a kick to my soups, smoothies (sweet and savoury), salads or hot chocolate (which is amazing by the way!) Plus, it’s actually a really beautiful plant so whack it next to your computer to cheer you up at work!

So, this morning I kick started my day by adding some chilli to this smoothie (and you can tame it down/up depending on how much you need waking up!) It might be a bit too chocolatey in the morning for some people so treat it more as a naughty 4pm boost!

Ingredients:

130g cashew nuts (preferably soaked overnight in water)

700 ml water

4 dates (medjool preferably)

2 heaped tbsp raw powdered cacao

1 chilli (keep the seeds in – it adds a bit of fire!)

Method:

1. Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend until all the mixture is smooth and thick.
2. Taste and add more or less chillis/dates for extra kick/sweetness.