PBJ and Hemp Smoothie

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Prep time: 5 minutes

Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 cup coconut water (preferably preservative free)
• 1 packed cup or 1 big handful baby spinach
• 1 cup frozen strawberries
• 2 tablespoons hemp seeds, plus 1 tablespoon for serving, optional
• 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter (made with raw or dry-roasted peanuts, no sugar)
• 1/2 banana

Directions:

1. Blend the coconut water, spinach, strawberries, hemp seeds, peanut butter, banana and 3 ice cubes in a blender on low speed until everything begins to combine.
2. Raise the setting to high and blend until everything is well combined and the smoothie begins to have a creamy consistency.
3. Taste; if you like it colder, add more ice cubes and continue blending until smooth.
4. Pour the smoothie into two glasses and garnish with a sprinkle of hemp seeds if using.