Easy Green Smoothie (Lean, mean, peaches & green!)

lean mean peaches and green smoothie

Don’t be fooled by the rather innocent hue of this easy green smoothie. There’s a lot more nutrition under the hood than this picture might have you believe!

You see, this smoothie is a lean, mean, brain-boosting, fat-busting smoothie of surprising proportions. Unlike the majority of smoothies many of us make, this one is not very sweet.

It is luxuriously creamy because of the avocado and offers a somewhat pronounced, nutty taste from the hemp seeds. It’s really more of a savoury smoothie than a sweet one.

And it’s delicious! That is, if you like green smoothies. Lean, mean, not-so-sweet smoothies, I mean. (And in case it wasn’t clear: this is not a smoothie for wimps. Ha!)

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Nutritional Benefits of Hemp Seeds in this Easy Green Smoothie

You’ll notice that hemp seeds play a starring role in this easy green smoothie. With their high quantity of omega 3 fatty acids, hemp seeds are excellent for both the young and the young-at-heart.

They are considered “essential” fatty acids because they have to come from our diets. They aren’t produced within the body. They are essential for many, many conditions. (I talked about Omega 3s in more depth in this recent post).

Hemp seeds are also a superstar when it comes to plant-based protein. One tablespoon of hemp seeds has an impressive 5 grams of protein. So, this smoothie has between 20-24 grams of protein based on my recipe.

One note: hemp seeds do have a distinctive flavour so feel free to adjust how much of them you use. Feel free to split this easy green smoothie with a friend or drink it all down if you don’t feel like sharing!

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Nutritional Benefits of Spinach in this Easy Green Smoothie

I love spinach in this easy green smoothie because of its mild flavour.

Spinach is also incredibly nutrient-dense and provides a range of health benefits.

Here are some key ones:

  1. Rich in Nutrients: Spinach is packed with vitamins and minerals. These include vitamins A, C, and K1, as well as folic acid, iron, and calcium. Vitamin K1, essential for bone health, is especially high in spinach. Vitamins A and C support immune health by protecting the skin and by stimulating white blood cell activity.
  2. High in Antioxidants: Spinach contains antioxidants like lutein, zeaxanthin, and beta-carotene, which help reduce oxidative stress in the body. This can help reduce chronic disease risks.
  3. Supports Eye Health: The antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin in spinach are particularly beneficial for eye health. They protect the eyes from UV damage, as well as risks of cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.
  4. Aids Digestion: Spinach’s high fibre supports healthy digestion and regular bowel movements. Fibre can also help to to reduce blood cholesterol.
  5. Balances Blood Sugar: Spinach has a low glycemic index, making it a good choice for managing blood sugar levels. It may also help increase insulin sensitivity due to its high levels of magnesium.

If you can’t do spinach, you can replace this with another favourite green like kale.

Here’s the recipe for my Lean, Mean Peaches & Green Smoothie:

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Easy Green Smoothie (Lean, mean, peaches & green!)

This easy green smoothie uses peaches to sweeten and spinach for a mild flavour. Feel free to use other greens as you like. The hemp gives a boost of plant-based protein, but you can swap any protein you like. Vanilla protein powder would be nice in this.

Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword gluten free breakfast, green smoothie, hemp smoothie, peach smoothie, snack, spinach smoothie
Servings 1 person
Author Ashleigh Grange

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 cup packed fresh spinach
  • 1 cup frozen peaches* You can also make this with fresh peaches. If so, reduce to ½ cup of fruit and add ½ cup ice cubes.
  • ¼ cup hemp seeds
  • 1 small ripe avocado peeled
  • ½ small orange if you’re even more of a green smoothie fan, you can leave this out

Instructions

  1. Blend all ingredients in a high-powdered water.

  2. Add more water if you prefer a thinner smoothie.
  3. Serve with a slice of peach or extra hemp seeds if you’re hardcore like that!

Now tell me: do you love green smoothies or do you try to avoid them at all costs?

Life is a plate… Eat up!

Ashleigh

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