Chocolate Peppermint Green Smoothie

Chocolate Peppermint Green Smoothie requires around 5 minutes from start to finish. This recipe serves 2. One portion of this dish contains around 4g of protein, 13g of fat, and a total of 198 calories. For $1.62 per serving, this recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 154 people were glad they tried this recipe. Plenty of people really liked this side dish. It will be a hit at your Christmas event. A mixture of peppermint extract, maple syrup, unsweetened cocoa powder, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. It is brought to you by Healthy Delicious. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. Overall, this recipe earns a tremendous spoonacular score of 97%. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: How to Build a Perfect Smoothie (+ a Chocolate Mint Green Smoothie !), Chocolate Green Smoothie, and Chocolate Raspberry Green Smoothie.

Servings: 2

Preparation duration: 5 minutes

 

Ingredients:

1½ cups unsweetened coconut or almond milk

½ avocado (barely ripe) or banana

1 cup baby spinach

1 tablespoon flax seeds

2 cups ice

1 tablespoon maple syrup

2 teaspoons peppermint extract (I like Simply Organic)

2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

2 tablespoons whipped cream and fresh mint (optional)

Equipment:

blender

Cooking instruction summary:

Add the first 7 ingredients (everything except the ice) to a blender container in the order listed. Cover and blend on high for 45 seconds, or until smooth.Add the ice. Cover and blend on high 15-20 seconds, using the tamper to press the ice down into the blades.Pour into two glasses. Top with whipped cream and garnish with mint, if desired. Serve immediately.

 

Step by step:


1. Add the first 7 ingredients (everything except the ice) to a blender container in the order listed. Cover and blend on high for 45 seconds, or until smooth.

2. Add the ice. Cover and blend on high 15-20 seconds, using the tamper to press the ice down into the blades.

3. Pour into two glasses. Top with whipped cream and garnish with mint, if desired.

4. Serve immediately.


Nutrition Information:

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198k Calories
4g Protein
13g Total Fat
17g Carbs
36% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
198k
10%

Fat
13g
21%

  Saturated Fat
2g
14%

Carbohydrates
17g
6%

  Sugar
7g
8%

Cholesterol
3mg
1%

Sodium
275mg
12%

Alcohol
1g
8%

Caffeine
11mg
4%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
4g
9%

Vitamin K
83µg
79%

Manganese
0.76mg
38%

Vitamin A
1510IU
30%

Fiber
7g
29%

Calcium
288mg
29%

Copper
0.41mg
20%

Magnesium
76mg
19%

Folate
75µg
19%

Vitamin B2
0.25mg
15%

Potassium
479mg
14%

Vitamin C
9mg
11%

Phosphorus
106mg
11%

Vitamin B6
0.19mg
10%

Vitamin B1
0.14mg
9%

Iron
1mg
9%

Vitamin E
1mg
9%

Vitamin B5
0.78mg
8%

Zinc
1mg
7%

Vitamin B3
1mg
6%

Selenium
2µg
3%

covered percent of daily need
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