Choco Mint Chip Smoothie
Satisfy your sweet tooth while keeping it wholesome with this creamy Choco Mint Chip Smoothie! Perfectly blending rich cocoa, refreshing peppermint, and the natural sweetness of banana, this recipe delivers indulgence in every sip without the guilt. Packed with hidden greens from spinach and protein-packed Greek yogurt, this smoothie is as nutritious as it is delicious. A handful of dark chocolate chips adds irresistible texture, while ice cubes give it a frosty, milkshake-like consistency. Ready in just 5 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for breakfast, a post-workout boost, or a refreshing afternoon treat. Whether you're a chocolate lover or a fan of minty desserts, this smoothie will become your new go-to healthy indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium banana
- 1 cup spinach leaves
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips
- 6 pieces ice cubes
Instructions
Peel the banana and break it into smaller pieces for easier blending.
Add the banana, spinach leaves, unsweetened almond milk, and plain Greek yogurt to a blender.
Sprinkle in the cocoa powder and add the peppermint extract for that signature mint flavor.
Drizzle in the honey or maple syrup to sweeten the smoothie to your taste.
Toss in the dark chocolate chips for a delightful chocolate crunch and the ice cubes to chill the smoothie.
Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, ensuring the spinach is fully incorporated and no chunks remain.
Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness or mint flavor with additional honey or peppermint extract, if desired.
Pour the smoothie into glasses and optionally garnish with a few extra chocolate chips or a sprig of fresh mint.
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing Choco Mint Chip Smoothie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
512 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.7 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 257 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.6 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.4 g | ||
| Protein | 30.8 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 765 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1236 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
