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Energy Boosting Green Smoothie

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This is one of our favorite go-to smoothies. It’s loaded with vitamins and minerals. Substituting coconut water for regular water gives this — and you — a huge electrolyte blast. Great for beating that afternoon slump or replenishing after a workout! Active time: 5 minutes Total time: 5 minutes 2 cups coconut water 1/2 cup spinach ½ cup kale 2 frozen bananas, chopped into 1-inch pieces 2 Medjool dates, pitted 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 teaspoons flax seeds 2 teaspoons chia seeds 2 teaspoons hemp seeds In a heavy-duty blender, combine coconut water, spinach, kale, banana chunks, dates, ginger, cinnamon, flax, chia and hemp. Blend on high speed for about 1 minute or until smooth and creamy. Makes 2 servings Note: Chopping up ripe bananas and freezing them is the best way to achieve a delicious rich and creamy smoothie. (That’s our secret at Lettuce Love…

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