Is a change of diet on your radar? This Hemp Heart Green Smoothie is for you. Dairy-free, gluten-free, sugar-free and vegan friendly. Get your New Year’s resolutions started in the right direction.
Nutrient-rich hemp protein shake delivers an energizing boost. Perfect for breakfast, lunch or post workout. Hemp seeds are the perfect source of protein for this green goddess smoothie.
Nourishing hemp smoothie is rich in plant-proteins, leafy greens and fruit. Nutrient-packed and so easy to make. If you are looking for the ultimate clean green smoothie without yogurt, this is it.
Healthy eating is my new plan. How about you? I know I am looking to change my diet. Hemp hearts fit right into plant-based meals on a budget.
If you are like me, smoothies are a great, easy way to get tasty nutrition into your body. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, and post workout too.
Sometimes I need a quick healthy snack. No-bake energy balls are perfect. Made with nuts, seeds, and superfoods. Even the kids can help to make a batch.
Clean eating is making a comeback these days. Replacing processed foods with whole foods like vegetables, fruit, nuts, seeds and healthy plant-based proteins and fats. Avoiding artificial ingredients, added sugars and excess sodium can be a challenge for many people. Making small adjustments is a good starting point.
How To Make A Hemp Heart Green Smoothie
It doesn’t get easier than throwing everything in a blender. Blitz, pour, and drink! Easy as 1-2-3. So much nutrition with really no effort.
For this green hemp smoothie recipe, I combined:
- spinach
- apples
- strawberries
- hemp hearts
- water
- ice
Spinach is such an awesome green superfood, and it makes this low-calorie smoothie such a nice colour.
Fibre from the apple, sweetness from the strawberries, and plant-based protein from the hemp hearts make this simple smoothie recipe great for any time of day. You won’t believe how calorie-wise it is too.
Even my hubby who loves sweet stuff didn’t even need any additional sweetener. He is such a dessert person. Thank goodness my breakfast banana split keeps his sweet tooth at bay.
Best Greens For Smoothies
This is where you can have some variety. I used spinach but don’t stop there. Other great options would be:
- kale
- Swiss chard
- romaine lettuce
- beet greens
- collard greens
- celery
You can also switch out the fruit in this wholesome smoothie recipe. Any type of berry is great. Try swapping out the apples for pears.
Hemp Heart Benefits
Have you tried hemp hearts? Little nutritious gems packed with protein. A great way to get an energy boost.
Easy to add to recipes or just eat as a snack on their own. They come in a variety of flavours too. They contain omega 3, omega 6 (GLA), fibre, protein, arginine, phytonutrients, antioxidants, vitamin E, and magnesium. You can even buy hemp protein powder and hemp milk too.
Do hemp hearts have CBD? No, they do not. CBD lives in the leaves and flowers of the hemp plant, not in the seeds. Hemp oil is not the same as CBD oil, which contains cannabinoids.
With Valentine’s just around the corner, you don’t have to throw your new-found healthy eating out the window. My Hemp Heart Cookies are perfect to celebrate with. Gluten-free delicious cookies dipped in dark chocolate.
If you want to start your day with chocolate (like many people do), Hemp Chocolate Smoothie with Raspberries and Pomegranates might be just what you are looking for. Nutrition can be delicious.
We are always looking for healthy snacks. Homemade granola bars are perfect for after school, packing in lunch boxes, or taking on hikes.
Hemp Heart Smoothie (Clean Eating)
Ingredients
- 6 ounces fresh strawberries (washed & cut)
- 1 apple (washed, cored and skin on)
- 4 ounces fresh spinach
- 1 ounce hemp hearts
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 cup ice
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a blender.
- Blitz until smooth.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan
I have never tasted Hemp hearts and I should try to find some. Smoothies are something that scare me and I so got to change that perception this year if I have to eat healthy. I have strawberries and spinach right now. I will give this a shot.
Homemade & Yummy
Smoothies scare you? Why? They are so delicious. You can find hemp hearts in the grocery and health food stores.
Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh
I shared a green smoothie today too! 🙂 Aren’t they the best?! I have never had hemp hearts before, sounds interesting. I’ll have to give it a try.
Homemade & Yummy
It is a great way to add some superfood to your smoothies.
Jennifer
Your pictures are beautiful and this smoothie looks so good! I’ve never had hemp hearts before but I’ll have to give it a try!
Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much. Hemp hearts are so delicious.
April
This sounds delicious and so colorful! I can probably make this now. I think I have all the ingredients except for hemp heart. I guess I can leave them out for now until I make that run to the grocery store!
Homemade & Yummy
For sure, works great both ways.
Alecia
That’s such a beautiful color! I used to have chocolate protein powder & strawberry smoothies every day for lunch. I found the strawberry covered up any odd flavors. I’ll have to track down done hemp hearts and dig out my blender!
Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY!! It is a great way to get some awesome nutrition.
Sara [Real Balanced]
This looks SO DELICIOUS! Such an easy way to get fiber in! I love incorporating hemp hearts into smoothies, so I can’t wait to try this recipe!! Yum!!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes I love how easy this is to make.
Stephanie
Oooo I love me a good smoothie! This looks great, and soo healthy! 🙂
Homemade & Yummy
It sure is.
Tiffany Alexandria
I love smoothies. I had it every morning for months, until I moved to minnesota and it got really cold…. now all I want is soup all day long lol. I’ve never had hemp hearts, it sounds awesome and seriously needed right now for some post holiday cleanse. I may need to go make myself a smoothie right now.
Homemade & Yummy
Yes the weather has been soooooo cold. I totally get wanting warm things to drink for sure.
Sarah
I’ve never used hemp hearts before but this smoothie sounds delicious! I love apples in a smoothie!
Homemade & Yummy
Hemp hearts are so nutritious. Hope you give them a try.
Rezel Kealoha
I am going to make this right now! I have everything to make it and I might get some greens in my kid too at the same time!!
Homemade & Yummy
I think the kids would like this too. So nutritious.
Arlene Mobley
I need to find some hemp hearts so I can try this! It’s Florida strawberry season and I already have some spinach in the fridge!
Homemade & Yummy
They are so easy to add to all kinds of recipes…or just a snack. Wish it was strawberry season here.
Savita @ ChefDeHome
I can never have enough Hemp. Love the idea of a green smoothie with it. have to try it soon.!
Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY..so nutritious for sure.
Tracy | Baking Mischief
Strawberries and spinach is one of my favorite smoothie combos, so this sounds so good! And I’ve never added hemp hearts to a smoothie before. What a good idea!
Homemade & Yummy
Add so much nutrition…and so easy and to do.
Samantha H.
This looks so crisp and refreshing! I’ve never had hemp hearts, but I’ve heard how healthy they are. I should give them a try with this recipe! It would benefit me greatly in the new year if I ate (or drank, in this case) something for breakfast.
Homemade & Yummy
They are so easy to mix into so many recipes…and even just as a snack.
Catherine Brown
YAY for hemp hearts! They are such an awesome way to make smoothies creamier. They’re also fantastic sprinkled on salads, pasta, baked potatoes, hot cereal…. YUM!
Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much. YES they are great!!