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Blueberry Lemonade Hempshake

Although September means back to school or work for many people, we are lucky enough to still be enjoying summer sunshine and temperatures. Beat the heat with this refreshing high fiber protein shake.

 Blueberry Lemonade Hempshake:
180 calories with 25% of your daily needs of each Iron and Zinc!
12 grams of protein
16 grams of fiber
4 grams healthy fats
18 grams of sugars (12 grams from the blueberries and 6 grams from the lemonade)
500mg Vitamin C, 500mg Calcium, 200mg Magnesium (if using calcium powder)

Recipe:
1 cup frozen organic blueberries
3/4 cup Trader Joe's low calorie Lemonade
3 tablespoons hemp protein powder
1 scoop Thorne Research Calcium Magnesium citrate powder 

Combine all ingredients in a blender, adding water as needed to achieve the consistency you prefer.
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