Smoothies have become ubiquitous, often the beverage of choice for health-conscious people in New Zealand. Their health benefits are plentiful, as an easy way to consume extra fiber and key nutrients and are generally a better option than a juice equivalent.

Hemp products are some new ingredients that you’re going to start seeing popping up in your supermarket that you can incorporate into your smoothies. They are a great way to boost the nutritional content of a smoothie, whether it be adding hemp seeds, hemp seed protein powder, or the hemp seed oil, you know you’ll be feeling great for it.

If you’re ready to try them out, keep reading for a few incredible hemp smoothie recipes.

Rich Chocolate Hemp Smoothie

This delicious easy to prep smoothie is vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, no bake/raw, oil-free, refined sugar-free, and soy-free.

Enjoy the boost of protein and omega-3's that the hemp seeds provide while indulging in a lightly sweet chocolaty treat. 

Ingredients:

2 cups unsweetened almond milk

2-3 pitted large Medjool dates, to taste 

3 tablespoons unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder

3 tablespoons hulled hemp seed 

1 large peeled and frozen banana

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

4 large ice cubes

Instructions:

Add all ingredients into a high-speed blender and blend until super smooth.

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Banana Hemp Protein Smoothie

For an awesome post workout smoothie or an anytime treat, this smoothie does the trick!  It is very easy to make, super good for you, and tasty.  Love it!

Ingredients

1 large peeled frozen banana

1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk

1-2 Tbsps Hemp Protein Powder

1 Tbsp peanut butter

1/2 to 1 Tbsp of honey (optional)

Instructions

Put all of the ingredients into your blender and blend until smooth. 

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Blueberry Hemp Smoothie

Want to switch up your normal smoothie routine? Feeling a little extra stressed lately? This hemp smoothie has got you covered.  It’s loaded with major health benefits to help you manage stress and support your immune system.

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk

1 ½ cups frozen Blueberries

½ cup Plain low-fat yogurt

1 cup Ice cubes

 ½  cup Hemp seeds

Instructions:

Add all the mentioned ingredients in your blender and ensure your smoothie becomes super smooth.