Blueberry Beauty

SERVES 2

Who doesn’t love blueberries? They are so beautiful and vibrant in color. Loaded with antioxidants and fiber, these little gems are powerhouses. They are low on the glycemic scale and contain heaps of potassium, folate, vitamin C, and vitamin B6. The nutritional benefits also include healthy fats and omegas, protein, and vitamin E. This smoothie is bursting with so many subtle flavors your tongue will dance with joy!

1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

1 cup unsweetened almond milk

2 pitted dates (preferably Medjool)

1 Tbsp. coconut oil

1 Tbsp. almond butter

1 Tbsp. hemp seeds

½ tsp. vanilla extract

¼ tsp. cinnamon

4–5 ice cubes

1–2 Tbsp. water (optional)

Toppings of choice (optional)

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  1     Place all the ingredients into a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Add 1–2 Tbsp. of water if you would like the smoothie to be a little thinner.

  2     Garnish with a few more hemp seeds, a sprinkle of cinnamon or other toppings before serving.

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