Easy, Tasty, Healthy! 3 CBD Superfood Smoothie Recipes
Want to start the day with a nutrient-packed, natural therapeutic powerhouse in a cup? CBD breakfast smoothies are the way to go. Combine the nutrients of whole superfoods with CBD’s anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and homeostasis-promoting properties to start the day with a tasty health boost!
Pro Tip: Getting the right dose of CBD in your smoothie is easier if you order from a brand that packages its CBD oils in bottles with measured droppers.
First up:
Superfood Berry Smoothie
This smoothie comes packed with protein, healthy fats and antioxidants thanks to the hemp seeds, avocados, greek yogurt and berries in the ingredients. Berries are great for youthful-looking skin, and antioxidants have powerful anti-aging qualities. This smoothie helps you get healthy within, so you can look good without!
Ingredients
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (vanilla or plain)
- 1 small avocado
- ½ cup almond milk
- 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
- ½ cup frozen blueberries
- ½ cup frozen raspberries
- ½ cup frozen strawberries
- 1ml dropper-full CBD oil
- 1 -2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey
Directions
Blend banana, yogurt, avocado, berries and almond milk until smooth. Add maple syrup or honey to sweeten. Add your CBD oil, and if you love crunch, hemp seeds and/or walnuts. Blend for an additional 10 to 15 seconds. Serve and enjoy!
Super Green Antioxidant Smoothie
Another anti-oxidants-packed smoothie, but this time with the addition of kale, cacao, banana and spinach. Great for lowering cholesterol and blood pressure. Also good for boosting the immune system and metabolic regulation.
Ingredients
- 1 cup kale
- 1 cup spinach
- ½ cup full-fat coconut milk
- ¼ cup almond milk
- 1 dropper-full CBD oil
- 2-3 ice cubes (optional)
- ½ ripe banana
- 2 tablespoons cacao
- Small handful of almonds
- Small handful of cashews
Directions
Blend spinach, coconut milk, banana, kale, cashews, almonds, and almond milk, and ice cubes until smooth. Then, add your cacao and CBD oil and blend again for 10-15 seconds.
Tropical Dream CBD Superfood Smoothie
Put yourself in a tropical state of mind with this smoothie featuring papaya, mango and pineapple. Besides a delicious tropical flavour, you’ll be enjoying loads of carotenoids and vitamins. Carotenoids are powerful antioxidants that increase the absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream. On top of that, the fruit contributes strong antimicrobial, anti-diabetic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Ingredients
- ½ cup fresh or frozen papaya
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt (vanilla or plain)
- ¼ cup frozen pineapple
- ½ frozen banana
- ¼ cup frozen mango
- 2 cups kale or spinach
- ¼ cup coconut milk
- 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 dropper-full CBD oil
Directions
Blend fruit, greens, coconut milk and yogurt until smooth. Add your CBD oil, as well as sweeteners or crunch to the blender. Give these a pulse for another 10-15 seconds. Drink fresh.