Follow these steps for perfect results
banana
peeled, roughly chopped
ripe mangoes
skinned, pitted, roughly chopped
coconut milk
lime zest
minced
lime juice
freshly squeezed
cardamom seeds
pounded
ice cubes
lime zest
for garnish
black pepper
freshly ground
Peel the banana and roughly chop it.
Skin the mangoes, remove the pits, and roughly chop the flesh.
Put the chopped banana and mangoes into a food processor or blender.
Add the coconut milk, lime zest and juice, pounded cardamom seeds, and ice cubes to the blender.
Blend all ingredients together until smooth.
Pour the fruit smoothie into a tall, chilled glass.
Sprinkle a bit of lime zest and some freshly ground black pepper on top.
Serve immediately and enjoy.
Expert advice for the best results
Adjust sweetness by adding more or less mango.
For a thicker smoothie, use frozen fruit.
Everything you need to know before you start
5 minutes
Can be prepped in advance and blended just before serving.
Serve in a tall glass with a lime wedge and a sprinkle of lime zest.
Enjoy as a quick breakfast or afternoon snack.
Pair with a light salad or toast.
A splash of light rum for a tropical twist.
Top with sparkling water for a fizzy smoothie.
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