Rainbow Smoothie

Makes 2 servings (1 serving ≈ 8–10 ounces)

½ cup (cold) green tea

1 cup hemp or almond milk (unsweetened)

1–2 tablespoons chia seeds, whole or ground

¼ teaspoon cinnamon

⅛ teaspoon ginger (dried) or ½ teaspoon fresh ginger, minced

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon stevia or sweetener of choice ( Try to avoid table sugar/white )

½ cup (no sugar added) frozen blueberries

½ cup (no sugar added) frozen strawberries

½ cup (no sugar added) frozen mangoes

1 cup packed baby spinach

*Add ¼ to ½ cup ice to increase thickness if desired

Directions 1. Add prepared green tea, hemp or almond milk to blender. Then add the rest of the ingredients in the order listed ending with baby spinach. Blend at very low speed until ingredients are mixed then gradually increase speed to high and blend well for 1 minute. Serve immediately. (If unable to serve immediately, please omit chia or other seeds as gelling will occur and it will be less palatable.)

Options: Add 1–2 scoops protein powder, 1–2 tablespoons nut butters or ground flax or hemp seeds or a combination of these options to add quality protein, healthy fats and fiber to this smoothie. If using fresh fruit be sure to add ½–1 cup ice to mixture to desired thickness.