Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie
Servings: 1
Fresh mint leaves and cacao powder give this mint chocolate smoothie that classic mint chip flavor, and avocado plus two Medjool dates make it rich and creamy. Spinach blends in unnoticed, and cacao nibs on top add the chips.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk unsweetened
- ¾ cup spinach
- ¼ cup mint leaves fresh
- 1 banana
- ¼ avocado
- 2 medjool dates
- 1 tbsp cacao powder
- cacao nibs optional
- 1 serving homemade protein powder optional
Instructions
- Pour the almond milk into a blender. Add the spinach and mint and blend on high until smooth.
- Add the banana, avocado, dates, cacao powder and protein powder, if using. Blend on high until smooth, 45 to 60 seconds, adding a splash more liquid if it's too thick. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
- Sprinkle with cacao nibs, if desired.
Notes
- Make It Thicker: Use a frozen banana for a colder, thicker smoothie.
- Ingredient Swaps: Unsweetened cocoa powder works in place of the cacao powder, and any plant-based protein powder can stand in for the homemade one.
- Blender Tip: If your blender has trouble with dates, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes and drain before blending.
- Storing: Best fresh, but it keeps in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Shake before drinking.
Nutrition
Serving: 16oz, Calories: 378kcal, Carbohydrates: 74g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Sodium: 352mg, Potassium: 1266mg, Fiber: 14g, Sugar: 47g, Vitamin A: 2808IU, Vitamin C: 25mg, Calcium: 399mg, Iron: 3mg
