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Hemp Chocolate Smoothie with Raspberries & Pomegranates

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Hemp Chocolate Smoothie with Raspberries & Pomegranates is rich, thick, creamy, and packed with nutrition. Perfect as a meal or post workout drink.

Chocolate smoothie is a glass mug with a straw.

Can you believe it has been 1 month since Christmas? The holidays seem like so long ago. How are your resolutions going? How many have you kept so far? These hemp heart smoothies have been showing up a lot these days.

Healthy eating topped the list for many people, including us. After all those holiday treats, getting some proper nutrition was the number one priority to tackle.

Speaking of treats, we JUST FINISHED the last of the baking. No wonder it seemed like I was in the kitchen forever before the holidays. Although hubby is sad to see it come to an end, calorie wise I am happy it is finally gone.

FINDING THE BALANCE

Getting back into a “normal” routine after the holidays was great too. However, it still seems like everyone is busy from morning to night. Working, school, extra activities, take up so many hours in the day.

Smoothie ingredients, chocolate milk, fresh raspberries, pomegranate seeds and hemp hearts.

Trying to find the time to workout can be a challenge. I know for myself I actually have to schedule it into my day, or it just doesn’t happen. Even when I do, something can change my plans…for instance shovelling SNOW….like today.

I will admit I do not love to exercise. Knowing the health benefits is what keeps me motivated. Would I rather run on the treadmill than shovel? YES!!!

REWARDING YOUR EFFORTS

After a workout, treating yourself to something delicious is always a nice reward. Do you crave chocolate? This Hemp Chocolate Smoothie with Raspberries & Pomegranates is for you. Made with chocolate milk and added cocoa, your chocolate cravings will be satisfied. Best part…it’s good for you!!

We all know the benefits of dark chocolate. Did you know that chocolate milk is a great post workout drink?

Overhead shot of chocolate smoothies in glass mugs sprinkled with cocoa, straws in the background.

The pairing of berries and chocolate is always delicious. This smoothie is packed with raspberries and pomegranates. Adding nutrition is easy and delicious, not to mention all the health benefits that come from consuming berries.

The chocolate milk provides enough sweetness, but if you are like my husband, he will always add a bit of honey or agave nectar.

You can use fresh or frozen raspberries, either will work fine. One time I managed to find frozen pomegranate seeds. What a treat that was. You can peel/seed them yourself, or if you are like me, buy them already done.

Close up of smoothie in a mug with a straw.

BE MINDFUL OF WHAT YOU EAT

Some people are great at eating healthy ALL the time. That takes dedication for sure. In our house, we try to eat healthy, yet enjoy some of the other tasty options that are available.

If we have pizza on the weekend, making sure we have healthy meals during the week helps balance out the good with the “not so good”.

Having some snacks available, like these Superfood Trail Mix Bites prevents you reaching for unhealthy options. One of our favourite go to snacks is a plain hard boiled egg. We always have them in the fridge.

Smoothie in a mug, close up of straw in the drink.

Smoothies are perfect as a meal (which we have often for lunch) or a post workout drink. You can pack a lot of nutrition into a glass. This Hemp Chocolate Smoothie with Raspberries and Pomegranates will keep your body fuelled, ready to take on another day. What’s your favourite smoothie flavour?

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Hemp Chocolate Smoothie with Raspberries & Pomegranates

Course: Breakfast/Brunch, Gluten Free, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: Canadian
Keyword: Hemp Hearts
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Author: Homemade & Yummy
Hemp Chocolate Smoothie with Raspberries & Pomegranates is rich, thick, creamy, and packed with nutrition. Perfect as a meal or post workout drink.
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups chocolate milk
  • 1 1/2 cups raspberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 3/4 cups pomegranate seeds (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 1/2 tsp cocoa
  • 1/4 cup hemp hearts
  • agave nectar to sweeten (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients into a blender.

  2. Blend until smooth.

  3. ENJOY!!

Recipe Notes

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  1. This is such a unique combination. Hemp, berries, chocolate milk and the inclusion of pomegranate seeds too, wow super cool. Sounds yummy, must give it a try.

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  5. This year I didn’t make NY resolutions for the simple reason that I always made them and they were unobtainable without some steel will. I just decided that would make small changes that made sense for me and to just take everything in moderation and not get too down on myself when I make a bad choice whether it be in the gym or in the kitchen. This smoothie definitely looks like a sweet reward for having a good day!

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  6. Everything you say is true; balance is the key (pizza trade-offs, in particular). So is this reminder nearly one month into the new year when resolve starts to weaken. A great smoothie like this is, for me, a meal replacement that keeps me going and feeling ready for a workout, or, if need be, shoveling!

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  7. I too like hemp seed in my smoothies,I tried with strawberry and chocolate with hemp seed never tried with raspberry and and pomegranate sounds like a wonderful smoothie, I am going to try it for breakfast.

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  10. Eating healthy is a challenge. Something as tempting as this smoothie, though, makes it easier! The chocolate raspberry combination makes this more like a treat than a health drink. Thanks for sharing.

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  13. If I am going to get something as delicious as this one after a workout, I would not mind running on the treadmill or shoveling. I have not worked with Hemp before, but finding great recipes like this help me try out a new ingredient.

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    • Hemp is so delicious. Yes I agree, it you have something as tasty as this to look forward to, the task is a little easier.

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  17. This has to be one of the best arguments in the world to begin working out – getting a treat like this when I’m done? yes please! I’m new to hemp, but certainly up for trying it!

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  19. I actually don’t make any new year resolutions as it seems they set me up for epic failure but like you, eating better and healthier and a bit of exercise is always on my list and calendar come January! This looks like the perfect nutrient-packed drink and the combination of flavors is amazing! I will be making it this coming week!

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  20. This sounds so delicious! It would definitely be great for after a workout. I have to agree that sometimes it’s hard to find the perfect balance as far as exercise. I usually have more trouble with that this time of year but I think this smoothie could be a motivation to workout 🙂

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  21. Gloria, this smoothie looks great! I’ve not yet jumped on the smoothie wagon, mostly because I don’t own one of those high-powered blenders. I tried making one a while back with my hand-held immersion blender, but it wasn’t really smooth. LOL.

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  23. Berries with chocolate ohh my.. what a delicious combo! I really love this smoothie. Is packed with all the good, healthy stuff. Love the addition of pomegranate seeds. I bet seeds gave a bit of freshness. Perfect! I’m glad to hear you have find good eating balance in your family. We are all healthy eaters, but I do let my kid have a treat or two sometimes. Hehe 🙂 Pinning and sharing!

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  25. I am a new convert to chocolate in my smoothies having just spent time in Guatemala. I agree with the health aspect of chocolate and then there are the raspberries and the pomegranate. I will be making this!

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  31. I think chocolate makes everything great and you have an healthy smoothie. I have recently started with smoothies for breakfast and I wouldn’t surely mind having it for BF..thanks for the idea!

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  39. I love smoothies. I’ve never worked with hemp hearts before. This being gluten free makes it a real winner! I don’t think I have a favorite. ..tropical is good. I haven’t met yet a smoothie I don’t like.

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  44. Chocolate smoothies are so good! This one sounds delicious! I have never tried hemp before, but keep hearing about how good it is for you. Might have to pick some up.

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  46. This smoothie looks so good and I’m a big fan of smoothies. I would love to try it but I don’t think the Agave nectar is necessary. Thanks for sharing Gloria!

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  47. I love smoothies as either a pre or post-workout meal and I’m always looking for variations. Too much of the same thing gets boring! Love the addition of chocolate and pomegranate, sounds like a delicious combo!

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