CBS February Newsletter Recipe: Blueberry & Hemp Green Smoothie

Sara's recipe pick this month for the newsletter is a smoothie/protein drink. Don't be afraid to change out the fruit for a different flavored beverage! Recipe is from Lindsey Bomgren

This refreshing smoothie is completely plant-based &  features alkalizing & inflammation fighting ingredients.  If also features the super food hemp seeds.  Hemp seeds provide a good source of iron, an excellent source of magnesium & zinc and provide nearly 12 grams of protein (per 3 Tbsp. serving).  Hemp seeds are easy to incorporate into your diet and make for a  great plant-based protein alternative.    

Serves: 1

Ingredients/Materials Needed

•High speed blender

•¼ cup blueberries

      (Tip:  Try Wyman’s frozen wild blueberries!)

•½ cup spinach

•½ cup kale or 1 large kale leaf, de-stemmed & chopped

•6-8 walnuts

•½ golden pear

•1 tsp hulled (shelled) hemp seeds

§1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk

§optional: 1 inch chunk fresh ginger (peeled)

Instructions

1)Blend all ingredients together in a high speed blender until smooth. You can also add a couple ice cubes as desired.  Feel free to sprinkle some additional hemp seeds on top before serving.