[Recipe] Strawberry Hempseed Smoothie

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Although I love shopping at our local market, I don't always have the time. Stocking up on the basics at my local wholesale store can make home cooking a reality more often at my house. However, it is not always obvious about what to do with large quantities of pantry essentials- that is where Wholesale Wholesome comes in. The recipes developed under this title use easy to find foods at your local wholesale store that can be whipped up quickly and provide a nutritious meal for the whole family.

Strawberry Hempseed Smoothie 

I'm probably the only person on the planet who doesn't like bananas in their smoothies! This explains why there are none in this recipe however a banana could be easily added.
Any combination of fruit and yogurt could be used- I just happened to pair strawberries with strawberries.


Also, I used hemp hearts to boost the protein and omega 3 content. I used to use chia seeds but I recently ran out and got into the habit of using hemp hearts. They have a nuttier taste and blend up well. if you are considering using this as a meal replacement, 

I suggest either adding a serving of grain products on the side or throwing 1/4 cup of dry oats into the blender.

Serves 1-2 

Ingredients: 
1/2 cup sliced strawberries, frozen or fresh
1/2 cup milk (add more if you prefer a less thick smoothie)
1 1/2 tbsp hemp seeds
3/4 cup strawberry yogurt (or any flavor/type you prefer)

Instructions: 
Throw all the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.

[Wholesale Wholesome] Coconut Strawberry Chia Pudding

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I wanted to share a recipe that was a big hit in my house recently: Chia pudding.
It was cheap, quick and easy to throw together & everyone (from 1 years old to 72 years old) loved it.

I am quite late in jumping on the chia pudding bandwagon since I am hesitant to jump on any food bandwagon. They usually over promise and under deliver. But boy am I glad I gave this recipe a try!

This recipe is part of my Wholesale Wholesome recipes. Although I love shopping at the local food market (lucky for me this is The Atwater Market), I don't always have time. A large wholesale store is literally minutes down the street and that is where we tend to stock up on the basics. It can be hard to know what to do with food in bulk, so Wholesale Wholesome was designed to help you out!

Coconut Strawberry Chia Pudding
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup plain yogurt
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
pinch of salt
1/4 cup chia seeds
12 strawberries, cleaned and sliced (or any sliced fruit)
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 cup coconut, toasted

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the first 6 ingredients.
2. Let sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes and up to one day.
3. Before serving, stir up to evenly distribute the chia seeds.
4. Divide into bowls and top with the berries, nuts and coconut.