This hemp seed smoothie with blueberries is fun, fruity, and packed with plant-based protein (but made without protein powder)! It's so easy to make with 5 ingredients as a higher protein breakfast smoothie or snack in just a few minutes.
Just like my hemp seed pudding, making this blueberry hemp seed smoothie couldn't be more easy, and we use mostly pantry and freezer staples - hopefully no need to run to the store!
Hemp seeds (also known as hemp hearts) are such a lovely addition to smoothies as they blend easily, have very little flavor (so let the sweet berries shine through!) and are a good source of protein, with 2-3 tablespoons providing 11 grams of protein (Healthline).
Love smoothies and looking for more ideas? Then perhaps you would like to see my apple and pear smoothie, celery cucumber smoothie and my blueberry smoothie bowl. And for a tropical treat, my mango smoothie without banana and mango cherry smoothie are both delicious.
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⭐ Why this recipe is so good
Perfectly sweet. The frozen blueberries give a delicious sweetness, and you can add some maple syrup too.
Source of plant-based protein and all essential amino acids. As set out by Medical News Today, hemp seeds are a good source of protein and are a complete source of protein, meaning that they provide all nine essential amino acids.
Low histamine smoothie. Hemp hearts are suitable for low histamine smoothies per the SIGHI list. Have a peek at my almond butter smoothie, which also has a good pinch of hemp hearts!
🥤 Ingredients
All the ingredients and their quantities are set out in the recipe card below.
A few pointers on some of them:
- Hemp seeds - also known as hemp hearts, you want to use hulled hemp seeds (sometimes called shelled hemp seeds). Personally I use the Linwoods shelled hemp seeds.
- Chia seeds - for a little extra fiber and some protein (Healthline).
- Blueberries - I suggest to use frozen berries to make the smoothie as it will give it a thick and creamy taste and texture.
- Plant milk - use the type you find most suitable. It is possible to purchase hemp milk, but it's a little trickier to find, or at least where I am.
📖 Swaps and variations
Swap the blueberries for another fruit. Using frozen peaches would be delicious, or some mixed berries. My low histamine readers will likely want to leave out strawberries and possibly raspberries though, as they are higher histamine per the SIGHI list.
Add some greens! A small handful of kale would sneak in some greens!
🔪 Step by step instructions
This blueberry hemp seed smoothie combines freezer and pantry staples, has a delicious sweet and slightly nutty taste and is perfect as a light breakfast smoothie or afternoon snack.
All the instructions are set out in the recipe card below, but these step by step photos should help guide you.
Step 1: Combine ingredients
Add the plant milk, frozen blueberries, hemp seeds, chia seeds and maple syrup to your blender cup (image 1).
Step 2: Blend!
Blend the hemp smoothie, adjusting with more milk and ice cubes to taste preference. This is a thinner smoothie, so use less milk to make it thicker, and more to thin (image 2).
💭 Recipe tips and notes
- Make sure to use shelled hemp seeds (also known as hulled hemp seeds or hemp hearts).
- Add the milk to the blender first as it helps prevent the other ingredients from sticking to the blender cup.
- I suggest beginning with one teaspoon of maple syrup and adding more to taste preference after blending (then re-blend).
- Adjust the amount of milk to preference.
📋 Frequently asked questions
It's best to use hulled hemp seeds to make a smoothie. They are also known as hemp hearts or shelled hemp seeds. They are soft and blend easily.
Hemp seeds help thicken a smoothie, are relatively tasteless so you still get a sweet berry smoothie, and are a good source of protein and amino acids (Medical News Today).
I recommend to make the smoothie just before you wish to consume it so it's nice and fresh. It can separate over time if left in the fridge.
Yes, we use plant milk rather than dairy, plus it's a no yogurt hemp smoothie.
🍽 More fun smoothies
Find fun and flavorful smoothies, including my mango apple smoothie and cherry blueberry smoothie which are perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Some recent recipes to enjoy:
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📖 Recipe
Hemp Seed Smoothie with Blueberries
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2.25 cups plant milk adjust amount to preference
- 2 cups frozen blueberries
- ¼ cup shelled hemp seeds
- 2 teaspoon chia seeds
- 2 teaspoon maple syrup optional
- ice cubes to preference
Instructions
- Pour the milk into your blender cup. I suggest to start with 2 cups of milk, and then add more to thin, to preference. Then add the frozen blueberries, hemp seeds, chia seeds and maple syrup.
- Blend your hemp smoothie, adding more milk to thin if you wish and ice to preference.
Notes
- Make sure to use shelled hemp seeds (also known as hulled hemp seeds or hemp hearts).
- Add the milk to the blender first as it helps prevent sticking of the other ingredients to the blender cup.
- Adjust the amount of milk to preference.
- Nutritional information is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate.
- non-dairy milk will have variable scores depending upon ingredients.
Tobias says
Hello
I would ask you a question about Hemp seeds, do they have to be shelled?
Is there more Histamin in the shell of the hemp seed?
I have hemp proteinpowder with shells, is that bad to use?
Regards Tobias
Claire says
Hi Tobias, I always used shelled for smoothies as they blend more easily. In terms of the protein powder, you would need to consult with a dietician as to whether it is suitable for you. Claire