Well, the baby started crawling a few weeks ago and I suddenly find myself with a lot less time to get things done. Man, they move quick! I’ve had to change most of my routine as a result. Just when I thought I had it all figured out too (rookie mistake, I know). Since the weather is finally warming up, smoothies are making the rounds again for breakfast or afternoon snacks. Bonus, I can put one together while holding the baby and she loves the sound of the blender.
This smoothie can be made 100% plant-based, depending on the milk you choose, and provides a much needed boost of energy, vitamins and minerals to this tired mama. The recipe is high in iron from the hemp hearts and spinach, and the mango provides some vitamin C to help with absorption (as plant-based iron is not absorbed as well as animal sources of iron). You can use fresh or frozen ingredients – lately mangoes have been on sale here, but I still use the frozen (they’re already cut up). Sometimes I add some soft tofu (for extra iron and to thicken) and share with the baby. The recipe uses a full ripe banana for sweetness, but if you find it’s not enough, add a bit of maple syrup or chopped up dates to sweeten it to your liking.
What’s your favourite smoothie recipe?
Spinach Mango Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1 ripe banana medium
- 1/2 cup mango chunks fresh or frozen
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen)
- 2 tbsp hemp hearts
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.
Notes
- If you choose to substitute almond, cashew, or other non-dairy milk (other than soy) I recommend increasing the hemp hearts to 3 tablespoons to replace the protein.
Oh YUM Mel! I hapened yo have a mango and a bag of spinach so made one as soon as i got your post! Wonderful!!! Thanks. I will drop off ingredients and recipe to my grand daughter for her breakfast tomorrow!!!
Well that’s good timing. Having one with peach in place of mango (ran out) right now as my post gym snack!