Food Recipes Good Morning Green Smoothie 5.0 (1) Not one—but two!—vegetables are included in this blend. By Jenna Helwig Jenna Helwig Instagram Jenna is the food director at Real Simple and the author of Bare Minimum Dinners, a cookbook featuring more than 100 low-lift, high-reward recipes. Previously, Jenna was the food director at Health and Parents. She is also the founder and operator of Rosaberry, a boutique personal chef services company, and the author of four other cookbooks, including the bestselling Baby-Led Feeding. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on December 16, 2020 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Caitlin Bensel Hands On Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 2 This is the recipe to reach for when your body is craving a super-healthy breakfast. Baby spinach and cucumber both blend up beautifully, giving the drink a gorgeous emerald hue, but zero vegetal vibes. Hemp seeds add protein and healthy fats, while the apple and pineapple contribute fresh flavor. No matter what smoothie you're making, be sure to add the liquid to the blender first to help ensure a smoother blend. Ingredients 1 cup unsweetened hemp milk or soy milk 1 cup fresh baby spinach 1 Persian (mini) cucumber, roughly chopped (1 cup) 1 cup roughly chopped Granny Smith apple (from 1 apple) 1 ½ cups frozen pineapple chunks 2 tablespoons hemp seeds Pinch of kosher salt 1 teaspoon agave nectar or syrup (optional) Directions Combine all ingredients in a blender, starting with hemp milk. Process until smooth, about 1 minute. Print