Mint Chocolate Green Smoothie
This refreshing Mint Chocolate Green Smoothie tastes like a decadent thin mint cookie but is packed with nutrient-dense spinach and plant-based protein. It's a creamy, guilt-free breakfast or snack that satisfies sweet cravings while fueling your body with greens.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cups baby spinach tightly packed
- 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk or any preferred plant-based milk
- 2 large frozen bananas peeled and sliced before freezing
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder high quality
- 0.25 tsp peppermint extract adjust to taste
- 1 tbsp flax seeds ground
- 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips 70% cocoa or higher
- 0.5 cup ice cubes optional for extra thickness
Notes
For a thicker, soft-serve consistency, use less almond milk. To make this a meal replacement, add a scoop of chocolate protein powder. Store leftovers in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours, though the texture is best when fresh. You can substitute the flax seeds with chia seeds or hemp hearts for a similar nutritional boost.