Blueberry Sunflower Shoot Almond Butter Smoothies

Jun 24

Written By Danielle Gaebel

Serves 2
Gluten-Free, Dairy Free, Soy-Free, Vegan

Ingredients

2 cups oat, almond or coconut mylk

¼ cup almond butter

¼ cup hempseeds

½ teaspoon cinnamon

½ teaspoon sea salt

3 medjool dates, pits removed

1 cup (2oz) sunflower shoots or spinach, seed shells removed

½ cup blueberries, fresh or frozen

1 cup ice

Instructions

In a blender, add mylk, almond butter, hempseeds, cinnamon, sea salt, pitted dates, sunflower shoots, blueberries, and ice.
Blend on medium-high until everything is fully combined and ice is no longer chunky (about 1–2 minutes).
Pour, drink, and enjoy. Smoothies are just that simple.

Protein Boosters

Collagen: Animal-derived protein that supports joints, skin, hair, nails, and gut lining. Use a grass-fed source for purity and potency.
Vegan Protein Powder: Plant-based blends (pea, hemp, pumpkin seed, brown rice, etc.) can round out your smoothie while keeping it vegan and digestion-friendly.
Whey Protein: A complete dairy-based protein rich in amino acids. Choose grass-fed, non-denatured whey if you tolerate dairy.

Nutrition Notes

Sunflower Shoots are rich in chlorophyll, enzymes, and trace minerals — they’re like a multivitamin straight from the earth.
Blueberries are high in antioxidants, which help reduce inflammation and protect your brain.
Hempseeds offer a perfect ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids, supporting brain and heart health.

Digest This Thoughtfully

Smoothies, while nourishing, can sneak in a lot of natural sugars. Balancing fruit with healthy fats (like almond butter), protein, and greens (like sunflower shoots) helps stabilize energy and prevent crashes.

And chew your smoothie. Saliva is the first step of digestion. When you chew, you activate enzymes that help your body break down and absorb nutrients. It also gives your brain a moment to catch up and register satiety.

So pause. Sip slowly. Chew mindfully. Let this be a moment of nourishment.

This recipe is compliments of the Natural Contents Cookbook, Good Food for Everyone: Farm Fresh Clean Eating.