Blueberry Basil Breakfast Smoothie

November 30, 2023

by Sarah Villafranco, MD

This was my youngest daughter's request most weekday mornings, and it works out perfectly for me because it's fast, requires no cooking, and kept her full until snack time at school. Plus, it's got everything a growing girl needs: antioxidants and vitamins from the blueberries and pineapples, protein and fatty acids from the hemp seeds, and a touch of basil so her little taste buds get to expand their horizons.

INGREDIENTS

To make enough for 2-3 servings, combine the following in a Vitamix and blend until smooth!

2.5 cups almond, hemp, or coconut milk
3 T raw hemp seeds (also called hemp hearts)
2 scoops hemp or other protein powder
1/2 cup frozen pineapple
1/2 cup frozen banana
1.5 -2 cups frozen wild blueberries
1/2 cup water or more if needed for texture
8-10 leaves of fresh basil

Hope you love it as much as we do!!

With love and a touch of basil from us to you,

OUR WELLNESS + SKINCARE EXPERT

Sarah Villafranco, MD

Dr. Sarah Villafranco attended Georgetown University Medical School, and went on to complete her residency in emergency medicine at George Washington University. She moved to Colorado, where she practiced as a board-certified emergency medicine physician at Aspen Valley Hospital, Snowmass Clinic, and Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, CO. After losing her mother to pancreatic cancer, she took a local soap making class, and fell in love with the chemistry and artistry of making soap. Sarah went into research mode and was alarmed to learn how many potentially harmful ingredients were in most skincare products on the market. She knew she could make better, safer products that were as effective (if not more so) than conventional products. After a few years of research and development, Sarah stepped away from the emergency room to launch Osmia Skincare in April of 2012. She remains a licensed physician in Colorado, and now helps people find healthier, happier skin as CEO of the brand.