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.
Kim @ Berly's Kitchen
This smoothie looks so good! Green smoothies are some of my favorites, but I’m not sure that I’ve ever seen hemp hearts. I’ll have to look for them, so I can try this.
Homemade & Yummy
They are so nutritious. Get them at the grocery store or health food stores.
Julie
I usually add flaxseed to my green smoothies, but now I can’t wait to try hemp seeds instead!
Homemade & Yummy
Hemp hearts are so nutritious…and delicious too.
Leslie Haasch
I tend to stay away from smoothies because they almost always include bananas and I am NOT a fan. So glad to find one that doesn’t – I’ll have to give this a try!
Homemade & Yummy
Lots of smoothies can be made without bananas. Hope you give this a try.
Abby @ WinsteadWandering
I’m Team Smoothie, too, but I’ve never used hemp hearts. Since I love taking the opportunity to sneak in healthy ingredients, I bet I’d love hemp hearts.
Homemade & Yummy
Hemp hearts are so nutritious!!
Derek
These looks amazing. I also love to add a bit of peanut butter in my green smoothies for an added boost of energy!
Homemade & Yummy
Yup peanut butter works in lots of things.
Christine | Mid-Life Croissant
I could eat smoothies all day every day. I’ve had hemp milk but not hearts yet. Gonna pick some up at the store tomorrow!
Homemade & Yummy
Enjoy!! So easy and delicious.
Renz
I usually quickly avert my eyes whenever I saw hemp hearts haha. But after seeing this drink and recipe using it I think I want to give it a try.
Homemade & Yummy
Why?? The are so nutritious, and taste delicious too.
Kathryn @ FoodieGirlChicago
I need a few more good green smoothie recipes. I like that this one has strawberries in it!!
Homemade & Yummy
This is so easy…and tastes great too.
Tiffany
I love green smoothies! They are so healthy and easy to make. Gotta try this one!
Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY….to healthy eating!!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed
Green smoothies are a GREAT thing to add to your day!
Homemade & Yummy
I totally agree…and so delicious too.
Megan
I’ve been wanting to try and incorporate smoothies into my meal planning…may have to start out with this recipe!
Homemade & Yummy
Really easy to do….and so nutritious too.
Rachel @ i love my disorganized life
I’ve never tried hemp hearts/seeds, so I’ll have to give this a go!
Homemade & Yummy
They are so nutritious and easy to use.
Nicole | Nourishing Wild
You’re so funny – I wish exercising was this easy, too! I love how creamy and dreamy this smoothie looks!
Homemade & Yummy
I know….we would all be fit!!
Analida @ ethnicspoon.com
I definitely need to get going with my smoothies this year! I am going to try this!
Homemade & Yummy
Easy, delicious and so nutritious too.
Sarah
I think I’m too cold to drink a cold smoothie, but I SHOULD drink one, because.. vitamins. Ya know? It’s supposed to get warmer soon, maybe I’ll get on my smoothie train then!
Homemade & Yummy
You sound like my husband LOL…he only drinks hot things on cold days. ENJOY when you give this a try.