Charlotte Veggie

You Are My Sunshine Smoothie

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This smoothie works well as a treat when the little ones are tired of toast, English muffins, cereals, cut up fruit, yogurt, and nutrition bars and it’s pleasing to me as a mom sneaking in so many nutrients helping them start their day off strong! Full of vitamin C, A, iron, fiber, protein, omega-3, and more.

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You Are My Sunshine Smoothie

Charlotte Veggie Original

Makes two 14 oz servings

Blend up the following:

1/2 cup milk of choice

2 cups water

2 cups frozen strawberries

1/4 cup shelled hemp seeds/hemp hearts

1 cups baby spinach

1 cup frozen pineapple tidbits

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