PINEAPPLE & HERB SMOOTHIE

Ingredients

1/4 cup of tightly packed basil or mint leaves

1/4 cup of ripe fresh or frozen chunks of pineapple (canned is too sweet in my opinion)

1 cup of Greek yogurt (I like vanilla, but plain would reduce your sugar)

1 tsp of honey

1 tbsp of pistachios

1/2 tsp of chia seeds or hemp hearts

A handful of ice cups (more or less depending on taste)

Directions

Place all the ingredients in the blender and blend at high speed for about 1 minute, until smooth. Serve and garnish with more pistachios, chia seeds and hemp hearts. To make the glass pretty, dip a spoon in the yogurt and use it to swirl a design on the inside of the glass.

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Health

This smoothie may sound kind of weird, but it’s really good and makes excellent use of my prolific basil and mint garden. Greek yogurt has calcium which is good for your bones and probiotics which are great for your gastrointestinal system. Pistachios, chia seeds and hemp hearts contain healthy fats such as omega3 fatty acids, protein, and fiber to help keep you full all day. Pineapple has antiinflammatory and pain-relieving properties and contains a healthy dose of Vitamin C. Local honey can even help with seasonal allergies. This isn’t your average smoothie, but it is healthy and delicious! I hope you enjoy!