Chai Smoothie

I love the flavour of chai- the blend of spices tastes exotic and I find there's something comforting about it. Halo Eats Chai Spiced Granola is a bestseller so it seems I'm not alone in my love of it!
Most commonly associated with warming lattes, today's recipe features chai in a refreshing smoothie instead. It's perfect for satisfying sweet cravings too.

Three great health benefits: energy boosting, helps regulate blood sugar levels, anti-inflammatory 

Serves 1
Enjoy immediately

Ingredients:
1 frozen banana
1 cup (250ml) almond milk (I always use unsweetened)
1/2 tsp maple syrup
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground cardamom
Small pinch ground nutmeg
Small pinch ground cloves
Grind of black pepper

Method:
1) Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy immediately.

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Simple Pickled Red Onion

This is a great little recipe to have in your repertoire. It's so easy to make but adds a sweet yet tangy flavour burst to buddha bowls and burgers, as well as being great to use as a sandwich filling, topping for avo toast or a simple relish to serve with curries.

Three great health benefits: boosts immunity, beneficial for digestive health, helps support the body's detoxification process 

Makes 1 jar
Keeps for approx 1 month refrigerated

Ingredients:
1 red onion, thinly sliced
3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
4 black peppercorns
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp coconut sugar

Method:
1) Place the sliced red onion in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Set aside for 10 minutes and then drain.
2) Place the onion in a sterilised jar, along with the remaining ingredients, making sure that the onion is covered with liquid. Tightly cover with the lid and refrigerate overnight.

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