Creamy Brain Food Smoothie
Servings: 1
My brain food smoothie pairs hemp hearts and a little avocado, both rich in healthy fats, with a big handful of spinach, ripe pear and mango. Coconut water keeps it light, and it is ready in 5 minutes for foggy mornings.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup spinach
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1 pear ripe + cored
- ½ cup mango frozen
- ⅛ avocado
- 2 tbsp hemp hearts
Instructions
- Pour the coconut water into a blender. Add the spinach and blend on high until smooth.
- Add the pear, mango, avocado and hemp hearts (or save the hemp hearts to sprinkle on top). Blend on high until smooth, 45 to 60 seconds, adding a splash more liquid if it's too thick. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Notes
- Greens Swap: Use kale, romaine or other leafy greens in place of the spinach.
- Fruit Swaps: Use a banana instead of the pear for a sweeter smoothie, or frozen pineapple or berries in place of the mango.
- Pantry Swaps: Chia seeds or ground flaxseed work in place of the hemp hearts, and plain water or almond milk can replace the coconut water.
- Storing: Best fresh, but it keeps in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Shake before drinking.
Nutrition
Serving: 16oz, Calories: 367kcal, Carbohydrates: 54g, Protein: 11g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Sodium: 292mg, Potassium: 1558mg, Fiber: 12g, Sugar: 35g, Vitamin A: 5193IU, Vitamin C: 59mg, Calcium: 130mg, Iron: 4mg
