Hearts of Gold Smoothie

By Isabel Smith, MS, RD, CDN

If you’re looking for a wonderful treat this weekend, consider making this delicious smoothie. It’s slightly sweet with a hint of chocolate and a satisfying crunch. This smoothie blends a fantastic mixture of nutrient-rich ingredients featuring raw cacao that’s packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties (it’s not the chocolate you’re used to seeing at the checkout line in the grocery store!). You’ll also be drinking in a complete source of plant-based protein from the hemp hearts and healthy anti-inflammatory fats thanks to the almond butter. To add some slight sweetness, I used frozen mango that also boasts immune-boosting vitamins A and C.

Ingredients

 1 ½ cups (375 ml) almond milk
1 cup (150 g) fresh or frozen mango
1 tbsp cacao powder
 1 tbsp hemp hearts or seeds
1 tbsp almond butter
2 handfuls of spinach

Directions

Wash all produce well.
Add ingredients to blender and blend on high for 45-60 seconds until smooth.
Serve and enjoy.

Serving Size: 16 - 18 oz (500 ml)

Calories: 420

Fat: 20 g

Trans Fat: 2.5 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 390 mg

Carbohydrates: 52 g

Fiber: 13 g

Sugars: 29 g

Protein: 14 g