Green Power Smoothie Recipe
This blend is high in fiber, healthy fats, and plant-based protein, making it an excellent breakfast or post-workout fuel.
Ingredients
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1 ½ cups Fresh baby spinach (tightly packed)
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1 large Frozen banana (chunks make it creamier)
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1 cup Unsweetened almond milk (or your preferred milk)
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1 tbsp Hemp hearts (plus more for topping)
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1 tbsp Pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
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½ tsp Vanilla extract (optional, for flavor)
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Ice cubes (optional, if you want it extra cold)
Instructions
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Liquid First: Pour your milk into the blender. Adding liquid first helps the blades spin freely and prevents sticking.
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Add Greens: Add the spinach. If you have a lower-powered blender, pulse the milk and spinach together first to ensure there are no leafy bits left.
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Add Bulk & Seeds: Toss in the frozen banana chunks, hemp hearts, and pumpkin seeds.
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Blend: Start on a low speed and gradually increase to high. Blend for 45–60 seconds until the texture is completely smooth and vibrant green.
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Garnish: Pour into a glass and top with an extra sprinkle of hemp hearts and pumpkin seeds for that satisfying crunch seen in your photo.
Why This Works
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Spinach: Provides iron and vitamins without a strong “vegetable” taste.
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Banana: Acts as a natural sweetener and provides potassium.
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Hemp & Pumpkin Seeds: These are the “hidden gems” in your photo, providing Omega-3 fatty acids and magnesium.
Pro Tip: If you want even more protein, you can add a scoop of vanilla protein powder or a tablespoon of almond butter to the mix.