CBD Smoothies 101: Sip Your Way to Better Health

Smoothies have become breakfast in our household; both my husband and I start every day with one. Smoothies are nutritious and easy to make. They are packed with nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Here are 5 Delicious Supercharged CBD Smoothies to start your day. Adding CBD to your smoothie is an optimal way to support your wellness routine.

If you ingest CBD but sometimes forget or get too busy, adding CBD to your morning smoothie will soon become a regular part of your day.

What are Smoothies?

The concept of the original smoothie was born in California in the ’60s when people who worked out were looking for energy drinks low in calories and fat. It was fruit and juices, frozen or fresh, and ice.

Today, the smoothie is a concoction of fruit and juices, frozen or fresh, combined with a liquid such as milk or non-dairy products (rice milk, almond milk, or hemp milk) and even water.

We combine delicious fruits, vegetables and proteins such as nuts, seeds or protein powder, to give our smoothies a nutritional boost. Since we travel a lot, we use a small mini blender and take it with us wherever we go.

Fruits and Veggies to Use in CBD Smoothies

We are fortunate here in Mexico that fresh fruit and vegetables are available daily but even when we don’t have access to fresh, we can always use frozen. When adding frozen, I usually take the desired amount and set it aside to thaw a bit. But if you want to go ahead and toss them in the blender, add them before adding other ingredients. Adding frozen ingredients first and enough liquid to cover them ensures a smooth and blended smoothie.

Fruits and veggies you can add to your morning CBD smoothies include, but are not limited to:

• Berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, goji berries, etc).
• Pineapple
• Papaya
• Melons (watermelon, honeydew)
• Apples
• Mangos (a particular favourite of my husband)
• Cranberries
• Avocados (even here they can be expensive but we watch for good deals)
• Dark leafy greens (kale, baby spinach, arugula)
• Beets
• Cilantro (my all-time go-to smoothie)
• Cucumber

Other items you can add to CBD smoothies:

• Nuts (almonds, walnuts)
• Oats
• Cacao powder
• Almond milk, coconut milk, rice milk
• Almond butter (or you can use organic peanut butter)
• Yogurt (Greek or kefir)
• Cottage cheese
• Hemp seeds, chia seeds, flax seeds
• Protein powder
• Cottage cheese
• Raw egg
• Sweeteners (raw honey, stevia, pure maple syrup

NOTES:

• mg – milligram
• tsp – teaspoon
• tbsp – tablespoon
• Blend all ingredients except CBD Oil. When smooth and creamy, add CBD Oil and pulse for another 10-15 seconds

 

STRAWBERRY  BANANA CBD SMOOTHIES

Ingredients:

• ½ banana
• ½ cup frozen unsweetened sliced strawberries
• ½ to 1 cup almond milk (or skim milk)
• 1 tbsp organic peanut butter
• ¼ cup Greek yogurt
• 15 mg unflavoured CBD oil

Directions:

Blend all ingredients until smooth.

REFRESHING CILANTRO CBD SMOOTHIES

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 1/2 cup coconut water
• ½ cup fresh papaya, peeled and diced
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• ½ cup fresh or frozen peaches
• 15 mg unflavored CBD oil

Directions:

Blend all ingredients until smooth.

Note: This is one of my favourite CBD smoothies. If you find it isn’t ‘sweet’ enough, add a couple of dates or Stevia.

BLUEBERRY-CACAO CBD SMOOTHIES

Ingredients:

• ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
• 2 tsp cacao powder
• ½ cup almond milk
• 1 tsp honey, or pure maple syrup or stevia, to taste
• 3 ice cubes (optional)
• 15 mg unflavored CBD oil

Directions:

Blend all ingredients until smooth.

BERRY GREEN CBD SMOOTHIES

Ingredients:

• ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
• ½ cup of frozen berries
• 1 cup baby spinach
• 2 tsp cacao powder
• 2 tsp almond butter
• 1 tbsp maca powder
• 1 tsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp honey or stevia (optional)
• 3 ice cubes
• 15 mg unflavored CBD Oil

Directions:

Blend all ingredients until smooth.

CREAMY AVOCADO-BLUEBERRY & GINGER SMOOTHIES

Ingredients:

• ½ cup frozen blueberries
• ½ to 1 cup of almond milk or coconut water
• ½ avocado, diced
• 1 tbsp flax or chia seeds
• ½ tsp ginger powder
• 15 mg unflavored CBD Oil

Directions:

Blend all ingredients until smooth.

NOTES:

• You can use CBD Isolate instead of CBD Oil
• If you like your CBD smoothies thinner, add more liquid
• Using avocados will make your CBD smoothies thicker so adjust the liquid accordingly
• If possible, use organic fruits and veggies, raw honey, pure maple syrup
• You can add ice to any of these smoothies or if using frozen ingredients, skip the ice
• You can substitute the almond milk with any other nut milk*, rice milk, seed milk (buy unsweetened if possible), or water
• Add a small handful of nuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts), chia seeds or hemp seeds for added protein
• If you choose to add protein powder, read the labels to find out how much protein you are getting in a scoop
• Be creative – there are so many delicious fruits and veggies available, and you are only limited by your imagination and taste buds 

Bonus Recipe

If you are ambitious you can make nut milk.

NUT MILK

Ingredients:

• 1 cup nuts, soaked for 3 hours in purified water (no peanuts)
• 1-2 tsp nectar (maple syrup, honey)
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 3 cups purified water

 

Directions:

• Drain the nuts discarding the water
• Place nuts in blender with vanilla, nectar and 3 cups of water
• Blend for about 2-3 minutes or until creamy
• Strain through a fine strainer or cheesecloth
• Store in refrigerator

Makes 4 cups.

Final Thoughts

There are no specific guidelines for the amount of CBD you should be taking. The 15mg suggested in these recipes is on the low side. You may already have a dosage you take daily so judge accordingly. A high amount would be considered 60+ mg/day. Adding a broad or full-spectrum CBD oil will support your daily wellness routine.

We hope you enjoy these 5 delicious supercharged CBD smoothies.

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What is your favourite smoothie? Do you add CBD oil? Let us know in the comments below or feel free to share your recipe.