Dairy Free Mint Chocolate Smoothie
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Dairy Free Mint Chocolate Smoothie
Description
The Dairy Free Mint Chocolate Smoothie starts with frozen banana and spinach to provide a creamy texture and vibrant color. Almond milk serves as a smooth, non-dairy liquid base that blends well with fresh mint leaves, offering a distinct, refreshing herbal note. Mini chocolate chips made without dairy sprinkle throughout the drink, giving small bursts of sweetness and slightly crunchy texture.
The recipe uses a blender to combine ingredients until smooth and creamy, ensuring a satisfying consistency without dairy products. Additional chocolate chips can garnish the drink for visual appeal and extra flavor. Substitutions include fresh spinach instead of frozen, though this will reduce creaminess, and kale if preferred. Mint extract may replace leaves, but should be used sparingly to avoid overpowering the flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 banana frozen
- 1/4 cup spinach frozen
- 1 cup almond milk
- 3 mint leaves
- 1 tsp mini chocolate chips dairy free
Instructions
- First, add all ingredients to a blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Lastly, garnish with additional chocolate chips if desired.
Notes
- Chop the frozen banana carefully before blending for smoother mixing.
- Fresh spinach can replace frozen, though the smoothie will be less thick and creamy.
- Kale may be used instead of spinach, fresh or frozen.
- Mini chocolate chips should be dairy-free and gluten-free if required.
- Mint extract can substitute fresh mint leaves, but use only a small amount to avoid overpowering the taste.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1smoothie
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 182kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 356mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 602mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 4779IU | 96% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 367mg | 37% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.