This smoothie is full of great ingredients and is absolutely delicious. Perfect for a post workout recovery beverage or really any time.
The pretty pink colour is nice to look at as well 🙂
Here are a few benefits of some of the superstar key ingredients in this Smoothie:
Coconut water helps to replenish lost electrolytes to hydrate the body and keep the muscles functioning.
Hemp seeds aid in building lean muscle as well as recovery.
Bananas give you a boost of energy and help to maintain blood sugar levels.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 c pure coconut water (chilled)
1 small ripe banana, peeled
1/2 c frozen pineapple
1/2 c frozen wild blueberries
1/4 c raw shelled hemp seeds
1/2 Lemon, juice of
Combine all ingredients in a high speed blender. Blend until smooth.
Pour into your glass of choice and serve immediately.
I hope you enjoy this delicious recovery smoothie. You can also substitute hemp seeds for a scoop of your favourite protein powder if you don’t have them on hand!
Enjoy 🙂
Never tried hemp seeds before but might have to try and find them 😉 OMG why have I never thought about using coconut water in my smoothies haha. So freakin’ genius of youu 🙌
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Thank you😃😃You should definitely seek out those hemp seeds! They are great for protein and good for so many diff uses! 😊😊
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Hi Laura! Thanks for all the healthy recipes! Love your blog.
I nominated you for a Creative Blogger Award.
https://joannsfoodforthought.wordpress.com/2015/08/30/the-creative-blogger-award/
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Hi Joann! Thank you so much! I read your 5 facts 😃you’re not boring don’t be silly! Great blog as well!!
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Mmm I need this right now, too bad that I only have bananas and nothing else I need. 😛
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Haha I would say freeze those bananas and make banana “icecream” then 😃😃
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