Anti Inflammatory Lemon Blueberry Smoothie

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup frozen blueberries, plus more for garnish
  • 1 medium ripe banana, peeled and frozen
  • 1 cup packed baby kale
  • ½ cup unsweetened plain almond milk
  • ½ cup chilled unsweetened brewed green tea
  • 2 tablespoons hulled hemp seeds
  • 3/4 teaspoon lemon zest, plus more for garnish
  • 1½ tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon honey (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

  1. Place 1 cup blueberries, 1 banana, 1 cup kale, ½ cup almond milk, ½ cup tea, 2 tablespoons hemp seeds, ¾ teaspoon lemon zest, 1½ tablespoons lemon juice, ½ teaspoon honey (if using) and ¼ teaspoon ginger in a blender; process until smooth, about 25 seconds. Pour into a glass. Garnish with additional blueberries and/or lemon zest, if desired.