cardamom and beetroot smoothie sundae

Ingredients

• 1 young beetroot (approximately 120g/4¼oz), cooked
• 125ml/4fl oz coconut milk, chilled
• 1 ripe banana
• 2 cardamom seeds (see tips)
• 7 ice cubes
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• tiny pinch sea salt
• 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• cacao nibs or sesame seeds, to garnish (optional)

1. Blend the beetroot with two-thirds of the banana and all of the remaining ingredients until completely smooth.

2. Slice the remaining banana.

3. Divide the smoothie between two tall glasses. Garnish with the banana slices and a sprinkling of sesame seeds or cacao nibs.