Hemp Seed Raspberry Smoothie

Ingredients

• 1 cup frozen raspberries
• 3 tablespoons hulled hemp seeds
• 3/4 cup milk of your choice
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• 1/2 ripe banana

Instructions

1. 1

   Add the milk and hemp seeds to the blender first and run it on high for about 20 seconds so the seeds break down completely. Add the banana, raspberries, and maple syrup, then blend again until smooth and vibrant pink.

2. 2

   Hemp seeds are the protein swap in this recipe, replacing the yogurt or protein powder you might expect and instead delivering a complete plant protein along with omega-3 fats. A high-powered blender will pulverize them entirely, so you won't notice any grit — just a slightly thicker, creamier smoothie.

3. 3

   Store hemp seeds in the refrigerator or freezer, since their oils can go rancid quickly at room temperature. If raspberry seeds bother you, strain the finished smoothie through a fine mesh sieve before drinking, though most blenders make this unnecessary.