Elsa Petersen-Schepelern's 5 summer smoothies

Serves 4

250ml mango purée, fresh or canned
6 ice cubes
3cm fresh ginger, grated
250ml low-fat yoghurt
mineral water, ginger ale or semi-skimmed milk
sugar or honey (optional)
4 tbsp diced fresh mango, to serve (optional)

1. Put all the ingredients except the diced mango in a blender and work to a froth.
2. Serve immediately, topped with the diced mango, if using.

Source: Smoothies and Shakes by Elsa Petersen-Schepelern

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