Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie
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4.3
Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie
Description
The Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie combines various ingredients including almond or other plant-based milk, almond or coconut butter for richness, frozen cauliflower rice for bulk and body, and chocolate protein powder for flavor and protein content. Baby spinach and chia seeds contribute nutrients and fiber, while cocoa powder and fresh mint leaves impart the characteristic chocolate and mint flavors. Blending the ingredients until smooth creates a thick beverage with a mildly granular texture from the cauliflower and seeds.
Cacao nibs added near the end of blending introduce a subtle crunchy element resembling chocolate chips. Optional toppings such as granola add chewiness and contrast. Natural sweeteners like Medjool dates can be included to balance any bitterness or earthiness from the greens and cocoa.
This smoothie works well as a filling breakfast or snack, offering a combination of protein, healthy fats, and fiber. Ingredients can be customized with superfoods or alternative sweeteners, allowing flexibility while maintaining a distinctive mint chocolate profile.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups almond milk cashew or coconut milk, unsweetened
- 1-2 Tablespoons almond butter or coconut butter
- 1/2-1 cup cauliflower rice frozen
- 1 coop chocolate protein powder
- handful baby spinach
- 1 Tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 Tablespoon cocoa powder or cacao
- 4-5 leaves mint or 1-2 drops of peppermint extract, fresh
- 1-2 Medjool dates (optional)
- 1-2 teaspoons cacao nibs
- granola for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Blend: Place all ingredients except cacao nibs and granola in a high-powered blender and blend until smooth.
- Add: Mix in cacao nibs and blend a couple seconds more.
- Serve: Pour into a glass, sprinkle with granola and cacao nibs and enjoy!
Notes
- If your chocolate protein powder is unsweetened, consider adding 2 Medjool dates or a teaspoon of maple syrup or honey for sweetness.
- Feel free to include additional superfood ingredients as preferred to enhance nutrition.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 378 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1smoothie | |
| Calories | 378kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Sodium | 583mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.3
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