I made this a few days ago, and the feedback from the boys was incredible. It’s sweet and spicy and smooth and limey (is limey a word?). I wanted to make a smoothie without bananas – they feature in so many of our smoothies as they’re a great base, but it’s really nice to have banana-free options.

Actually, fun fact… I don’t like bananas. I’m happy to hide them in smoothies, but when I peel several bunches to put in the freezer, you’d think I’d touched something gross by my expression. Also, they smell… like bananas. Which I don’t like.

This one’s packed with good things, though. Mango is full of vitamin C and carotenoids – helpful for your skin, immune system, and general glow. Lime keeps it sharp and zesty, and adds even more vitamin C to the mix. Kale sneaks in a load of calcium and a decent amount of iron, especially when paired with a vitamin C source (like mango or lime) to help with absorption. Cashew nuts give it that creamy texture and bring magnesium, zinc and healthy fats. Ginger brings a gentle heat and is brilliant for digestion and inflammation. Chia seeds are great for fibre and omega 3’s – they help with everything from energy to digestion to keeping your blood sugar stable. And dates – while they’re mostly just for natural sweetness here – do offer some potassium and a touch of iron too.

There’s also a bit of brown rice protein for an extra boost, making it a good post-workout option or something to keep you going till lunch.