Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of a Mint Chocolate Smoothie that blends rich chocolate with invigorating mint for a refreshing experience. Perfect for breakfast or as a post-workout treat, this smoothie is both delicious and nutritious. With its gorgeous green hue and delightful flavor, it’s a fantastic way to satisfy your sweet tooth while keeping your health goals in check. Whip it up in minutes and enjoy a café-style experience right at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ripe banana (or frozen)
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (to taste)
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients: mint leaves, cocoa powder, banana, almond milk, sweetener, and ice.
- In a blender, combine mint leaves, cocoa powder, banana, almond milk, and honey or maple syrup. Blend until smooth.
- Add ice cubes and blend again until frosty and well combined.
- Taste the smoothie; adjust sweetness if needed.
- Pour into glasses and garnish with mint leaves or chocolate shavings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie (300g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use frozen bananas instead of ice for a creamier texture. For added nutrition, incorporate spinach or protein powder. Store leftovers in an airtight container; consume within 24 hours.