Cooking with CBD: Vanilla Mint Smoothie with CBD

Every year around this time, a big burger chain releases a minty green milkshake for a limited time only.

To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, we’re here to give you the inside scoop with a recipe you can make for yourself year-round, and even better: it’s CBD-enhanced for wellness as well as deliciousness!

This smoothie is packed with nutritious ingredients like avocado, banana, and spinach yet tastes delicious.⁣⁣⁣

Ingredients (serves 2)

? 1 medium frozen banana sliced⁣⁣⁣
? ½ small avocado⁣⁣⁣
? 1-2 cups baby spinach⁣⁣⁣
? 1 cup unsweetened oat milk⁣⁣⁣
? ¼-½ tsp peppermint extract⁣⁣⁣
? ½ tsp vanilla extract⁣⁣⁣
?1 serving CBD oil (recommend using an isolate)⁣⁣⁣
? Pinch salt⁣⁣⁣
? Raw cocoa nibs or mini chocolate chips for topping⁣
? Optional: 1-2 medjool dates for extra sweetness⁣⁣⁣

Instructions

• Place all ingredients, except for the optional cocoa/chocolate chips in a blender, with the spinach closest to the blade.
• Blend on high until mixture is creamy and smooth.⁣⁣⁣
• Taste and adjust sweetness or extract per personal preference.⁣⁣⁣
• Pour into two glasses, top with chocolate chips and enjoy immediately!

⁣⁣⁣Looking to have this as a meal replacement or post-workout drink? You can easily add some extra protein:⁣⁣

? Hulled hemp hearts: 10 grams of protein per 3 tablespoons⁣⁣⁣
? Whey or plant-based protein powder: 18-30 grams protein per serving depending on the brand⁣⁣⁣
? Cashew butter: 3 grams protein per 1 tablespoon ⁣⁣⁣