Holy sweet morning smoothie!! (with quick tips)

Holy sweet morning smoothie!! I just whipped this up in a few minutes. It's the perfect way to ease into the work day. This smoothie is not only tasty and easy to make, but it's full of protein, amino acids, vitamins and antioxidants. I threw these ingredients in my Vitamix for the yummiest, richest smoothie I've had in a while!

• 1 C skim milk (Tips: Use measuring line on blender jar. Soy milk is a fine alternative*.)
• 1 scoop chocolate whey protein powder (Tip: Keep vanilla & chocolate whey protein powders pre-portioned in clay jars on the kitchen counter for easy access.)
• 1 heaping tsp hulled hemp seeds
• 1.5 tsp peanut butter
• 1/2 banana (Tip: In advance, peel ripe bananas, break into chunks and freeze.)
• 1/3 C frozen blueberries

Add ingredients in the order listed. Always put liquids in the blender first and large solids in last. Blend to desired consistency, using progressively higher speeds. If it tastes too sweet, add a dash of sea salt.

Makes 1 serving.

*If buying soy milk, check the labels. A "soy drink" can actually be diluted with water and doesn't have as much protein as soy milk. Also, look for organic and/or non-GMO soy.