If you’re trying to introduce more variety into your diet or those in your household, smoothies are a great way of disguising some vegetables or fruits that you struggle to eat. In adding hemp seeds to any smoothie, you are increasing its nutritive value. This is particularly important as a gluten-free diet can be lacking in minerals, vitamins and fibre, and it also helps to increase fibre in children’s diet.
Why not try out this delicious recipes from our resident Chef Gearoid Lynch of the Olde Post Inn...
Serves 4
Mixed berry smoothie
250g frozen mixed berries
250g low-fat natural yoghurt
250ml freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tsp honey
Banana, mango and blueberry smoothie
1 banana
1 ripe mango, peeled and stone removed
150g frozen blueberries
100g low-fat natural yoghurt
100g coconut cream
250ml freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tsp honey
Beetroot and strawberry smoothie
250g low-fat natural yoghurt
150g cooked beetroot
125g frozen strawberries
200ml freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tsp hemp seeds
2 tsp honey
Place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Serve immediately in a large glass. Covered well, these smoothies will keep for up to two days in the fridge.
