This Winter glow green smoothie has a bit of spice from ginger and cinnamon, sweetness from pear, and protein/creamy-ness from hemp hearts. Fresh lemon brightens everything up in this healthy breakfast smoothie.
1cupchopped greens (I like a 50/50 mix of baby spinach and kale)
small handful fresh mint leaves
2tablespoonshemp hearts
1inchpiece of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
¼teaspoonground cinnamon
pinchof sea salt
½teaspoonMCT oil
1teaspoonfresh lemon juice
1ripe pear, cored and chopped
1cupwater
Instructions
In an upright blender, combine the greens, mint, hemp hearts, ginger, cinnamon, salt, MCT oil, lemon juice, pear, and water. Blend the mixture on high until completely smooth. Enjoy the winter glow green smoothie immediately, with an extra sprinkle of hemp hearts on top if you like.
Notes
I think a pinch of ground cardamom would be so delicious in this smoothie.
I peeled my pear to get that ultra green shade (always doing it for the photo haha), but normally I’d leave it.
I like using a mix of mild and strong greens for a green smoothie like this one. If your taste buds are hardy enough for all kale though, definitely go for it ;)
The pear should be quite ripe for the right level of sweetness.
This smoothie ends up being room temperature, which I like in this colder climate.