Papaya Coconut Smoothie

Fruity, creamy, silky and full of protein and healthy fats, this smoothie is sure to satisfy even the hungriest breakfasters!

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Recipe originally printed in the April '18 edition of Women's Lifestyle Magazine. Check it out at here and here

You will need:

1 Tbsp chia seeds, soaked in ½ cup water

1 Cup nondairy milk (pictured with almond milk)

¼ Cup coconut milk (full fat, can shaken)

1 banana

1 cup of papaya, cut into chunks

2 Tbsp hemp seeds

2 dates, pitted

Pinch of Himalayan pink salt

Optional: Garnish with coconut shreds and an extra slice of papaya

You will make: (1) 20 ounce smoothie

1.)   In a small dish, mix chia seeds into water. Set aside for fifteen minutes to soak the chia seeds completely

2.)   Place all ingredients in a vitamix or other blender, adding liquid ingredients first

3.)   Blend on high approximately one minute until all ingredients are blended smoothly

4.)   Pour into a large glass and enjoy for breakfast or a mid-day snack