Energy Smoothie

MEAL TYPE: Breakfast, Drinks, Smoothie

SEASON: Fall

DIETARY RESTRICTION: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

MAKES 2 SERVINGS

Energy Smoothie

This smoothie works double duty. We love to whip it up for breakfast, and then we keep the leftovers in a mason jar for a quick energy boost later in the day.

Thanks to Andrea Livingston who contributed the recipe to Andrea Nakayama for the 28 to Great program.

INGREDIENTS

2 pears

Handful of greens such as spinach or romaine

2 cups water

1 tbsp flax seeds

1 tbsp hemp seeds (optional)

Dash vanilla extract

Pinch sea salt

2 medjool dates, pitted, or several drops of liquid stevia to taste

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INSTRUCTIONS

Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.

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Elaine Robbins SAID:

05/08/2016 |Reply

This smoothie is light and delicious for when you are not in the mood for the heavier smoothies.
Dawjamb SAID:

01/17/2015 |Reply

Substitute for hemp seeds?

onlinesupport REPLIED:

01/19/2015 |Reply

Chia or flax seeds.

sarah.e.samuels SAID:

10/19/2014 |Reply

Can you substitute chia seeds instead of flax seeds?

onlinesupport REPLIED:

10/21/2014 |Reply

Yes! The Chia seeds add protein, fat, and fiber to the smoothie. They also make the smoothie more satiating to stabilize your energy. Enjoy!

erinmestevez SAID:

05/09/2014 |Reply

Made this smoothie this morning breakfast as part of the Spring Challenge. Two hours later, I’m starving! Anyone else have this issue?

onlinesupport REPLIED:

05/12/2014 |Reply

Hi Erin! If this doesn’t fill you up, consider adding 2 Tbs of hemp and flax seeds, and use coconut milk instead of water. Or, you may consider it as a beverage with your meal. I hope this helps!

Krista REPLIED:

01/23/2017 |Reply

I added avocado and it was a nice addition that filled me and my kids up (but it was a snack, not meal). Yum!

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