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.
Jolina
Love that gorgeous colour! This is a great way to introduce healthy eating habits. And yes we usually put yogurt in our smoothies, just coz we always have yogurt around lol.
Homemade & Yummy
We do too, the fridge is always stocked with it. Please feel free to add some to this smoothie…it would be welcome for sure.
Lisa
I’ve seen hemp hearts at my local Costco and have been tempted to try them, but didn’t know what to do with them, so I really appreciate this post with all your ideas — especially those Valentine’s Cookies dipped in chocolate. They sound amazing. Your smoothie is just the thing I need for a post workout breakfast. I’m wondering if hemp hearts last. Thinking the big-mega bag might be a little too much. How large of a bag would you recommend for two people?
Homemade & Yummy
YES, they last a long time. There is only 2 of us here…and I buy them at Costco too. You are good to go.
Marisa Franca
Today I’m going to the store and search out hemp hearts. If all else fails I can try the Health Food Store. I may not have all the equipment that is popular now which prevents me from making a lot of the new recipes. BUT, I do have a blender and this is one recipe that I’ve got to try out. Who isn’t for living a healthier life?!
Homemade & Yummy
Do you have a Costco? They carry them for sure. You can also find them in grocery stores that have an organic/healthy eating section. Of course, there is always Amazon!!
Denise
These look so bright and healthy! I need to start drinking more green smoothies. My son is home with the flu and that makes me want to get more healthy foods into our diet! I have hemp seed powder that I never use. I thin this would don’t you? It’s just hemp seeds ground. I like it because it adds a lot of fiber and no carbs (which I try to watch). Cant wait to give this a try!
Homemade & Yummy
Hemp seed powder would work for sure.
Cookilicious
I am always up for a smoothie! Love the kind of ingredients you have used here to whip this one!
Homemade & Yummy
Thanks, hope you give this recipe a try.
Jere Cassidy
I have never heard of hemp hearts. Love the green smoothie with all the yummy ingredients. I have flax seeds so I can substitute those for the hemp.
Homemade & Yummy
You really need to look into the benefits and nutrition from hemp hearts. So good.
Danielle Wolter
I love a green smoothie. Ive never had hemp heart clean, I’m intrigued. Always looking for healthy ideas!
Homemade & Yummy
Hemp hearts are so nutritional. The perfect addition to the PLANETARY DIET craze right now.
Laura
Ah, sounds so yummy! I’ve never actually tried hemp hearts before but they sound like little powerhouses of health so I think it’s time to invest. This smoothie looks so delicious too!
Homemade & Yummy
They sure are. Hope you hunt some down, and give this nutritious smoothie a try soon.
Candiss
I love a green smoothie for breakfast! I usually top mine with hemp hearts and eat them as a smoothie bowl but I like the idea of incorporating them into the actual smoothie mix!
Homemade & Yummy
That is a great idea too. Hemp hearts are so delicious.
Sonal
I am So Going to try this. It’s dairy free and I love that fact. Also if it’s this good for heart health then I will go and get the ingredients to get started
Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY…this is a good smoothie is so many ways.
Amy
Such a fresh and healthy smoothie!
Homemade & Yummy
It sure is, hope you give it a try soon.
Fred N
Like you I’ve decided to eat a little healthier and this smoothie does it for me. I remember when I was told by a friend to try spinach in my smoothie, I was like”no way”. I would try it and pin it because I have all the ingredients except Hemp hearts, thanks for sharing!
Homemade & Yummy
Well hunt some down, and add this to your healthy eating routine. ENJOY!
Shanika
This green smoothie looks absolutely delicious! I recently purchase hemp seeds and will have to use them with this recipe for sure!
Homemade & Yummy
You will love using hemp seeds as part of this healthy green smoothie. ENJOY!
Stacey
This sounds so good and a perfect way to start the year!
Homemade & Yummy
Well is easy and delicious…so that is a great start.
Sam | Ahead of Thyme
I am always looking for new smoothie recipes. This sounds perfect!! Can’t wait to try this
Homemade & Yummy
Hope you give it a try…enjoy!!