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Greens + Hemp with Mango - Meal on the Go

Madelene Sears

        This filling smoothie is my go-to lately. This is perfect for blending up and enjoying early in the morning before work. If you can't make time to enjoy your breakfast at home, pack it up and eat on the go or when you reach your destination! I walk about 30 minutes to work each day and sometimes like to enjoy a smoothie while I walk. Hemp seeds bring protein, as does my new favorite plant-based milk Ripple Unsweetened Original Milk.  I think the best part about green smoothies is that dark leafy greens used like spinach and kale (especially when blended together) provide fiber, vitamins C, A, and K, as well as beta carotene and potassium. I love that mango and banana provide amazing nutrients as well when blended in. Mango contains tons of strong cancer-fighting antioxidants, while bananas bring vitamin B6. Medjool dates are a great add-in for vegans in particular because they provide fiber, vitamin B-6, niacin and pantothenic acid. Check out the recipe below, and remember to nourish your body with amazing fuel each morning for breakfast. 

Greens + Hemp with Mango Smoothie

Ingredients

  1. 1 cup Ripple Unsweetened Original Milk 
  2. 2 organic lacinato kale leaves (stems removed and chopped)
  3. 1 handful organic spinach 
  4. 1 frozen organic banana
  5. 2 medjool dates (pits removed and chopped)
  6. 1/2 cup organic frozen mango
  7. 2 tablespoon raw organic hemp seeds (blended in, on top - or both!)
  8. Other optional add-ins -->
    1. 1 teaspoon Maca root powder
    2. 1 tablespoon shredded raw coconut

Prep

  1. Begin by adding Ripple Milk, frozen banana and and greens to a high-speed blender such as a Ninja or Vitamix. Blend until smooth.
  2. Add in remaining ingredients
  3. Add optional topping
  4. Enjoy in a reusable container with a reusable straw

Nutrient Information (with added ingredients)

Macro

  • Calories: 526
  • Fat: 13 grams
  • Carbohydrate: 95 grams
  • Protein: 18 grams
  • Polyunsaturated fat: 2 grams
  • Fiber: 14 grams

Micro

  • Vitamin A: 12,858 iu
  • Vitamin C: 135 mg
  • Calcium: 659 mg
  • Iron: 7 mg
  • Vitamin B-6: 0.8mg
  • Vitamin D: 118 iu
  • Vitamin K: 474 mcg
  • Magnesium: 97 mg
  • Phosphorus: 191 mg
  • Potassium: 1458 mg
  • Folate: 109 mcg