Groovy Green Smoothie

A great way to start the day with a hit of blood-cleansing chlorophyll and some good-quality protein from the seeds and protein powder. Adding protein will keep you feeling satisfied for hours! Recipe and photo contributed by Ricki Heller, from Diet, Dessert and Dogs.

Makes 1 large breakfast serving or 2 snack servings.

• 2 cups (500 ml) lightly packed spinach leaves, lettuce,
  or a combination
• 2 medium kiwis, peeled and cut into chunks
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) raw pumpkin seeds
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) hemp seeds
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) chia seeds
• 1 scoop rice-only protein powder (I used NutriBiotic)
• 1 to 1/2 cups unsweetened milk of choice (I used vanilla rice milk)
• Juice of 1 lime
• 10 to 25 drops plain or vanilla stevia liquid,
  or 1 to 2 tablespoons (15-30 ml) agave nectar or coconut nectar

Place all ingredients in a high-powered blender and blend until smooth.  Serve immediately.  Makes 1 large breakfast serving or 2 snack servings.

Ricki Heller is the author of Sweet Freedom and several e-books on specialty cooking subjects. Visit her at Diet, Dessert, and Dogs. 

• Here are more of VegKitchen’s recipes for green smoothies.