Banana Nut Protein Shake All of the flavors you love in a banana nut muffin are served up in this cold and creamy smoothie. Hemp hearts are the tender center of the hemp seed, featuring all of the essential amino acids necessary for building protein in the body. Unlike flax seeds, which you need to grind ahead of time to benefit from their full nutritional profile, hemp hearts can be enjoyed directly from the bag over a salad or blended seamlessly into a smoothie. Paired with frozen banana, raw walnuts, and a couple of handfuls of fresh spinach (don't worry, you can't taste it!), you can count on this delicious shake to leave you feeling full and satisfied all morning long.  1 cup Homemade Almond Milk (page 178) 2 tablespoons hemp hearts Small handful of raw walnuts (about ¼ cup) 2 handfuls fresh baby spinach leaves 1 frozen banana ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional) 1 handful ice cubes (optional) Combine all of the ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until completely smooth. Pour into a glass and serve immediately. NOTE: The addition of vanilla extract can make a smoothie taste truly gourmet, but unless otherwise labeled, it does contain a small amount of alcohol. Alcohol-free vanilla flavor is also widely available and can be used interchangeably in any recipe, if you prefer.  Excerpted from Everyday Detox: 100 Easy Recipes to Remove Toxins, Promote Gut Health, and Lose Weight Naturally by Megan Gilmore All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.