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Healthy Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie

This Healthy Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie has all of the taste of your favorite ice cream flavor - with none of the guilt! By using oats and water to create a quick oat milk base, this recipe couldn’t be easier for a quick sugar craving or breakfast on the go. A healthy way to indulge in your favorite treats!

Total Time

5min

3.0

2 Ratings

Author: SideChef

Servings:

Ingredients

•

1 Tbsp

Chopped Dark Chocolate , melted

(optional)

•

1/2 cup

Water

or Oat Milk

•

4 Tbsp

Quick Cooking Oats

•

1 cup

Spinach Leaves

•

Medium Ripe Banana

•

2 Tbsp

Chopped Dark Chocolate

•

1 Tbsp

Honey

•

1 tsp

Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

•

as needed

Peppermint Extract

•

1 cup

Ice

Optional Garnishes

•

1 sprig

Fresh Mint

•

to taste

Chopped Dark Chocolate

Cooking Instructions

Optional: Drizzle the Dark Chocolate (1 Tbsp) around the inside of 1 large glass or two smaller glasses. Place in the freezer to chill while you finish the smoothie.

To make the smoothie, first blend the Quick Cooking Oats (4 Tbsp) and Water (1/2 cup) for 1 minute to create a quick oat milk base.

Add the Spinach Leaves (1 cup) , Banana (1) , Honey (1 Tbsp) , Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (1 tsp) , Peppermint Extract (as needed) , and Ice (1 cup) plus the remaining Dark Chocolate (2 Tbsp) and blend until combined. If you prefer a thicker consistency, add more ice.

Serve your Healthy Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie in the chilled glasses, sprinkled with Dark Chocolate (to taste) and a Mint Sprig (1 sprig) .

Author's Notes

This recipe works best with ripe bananas for sweetness and creaminess. If your bananas aren’t all the way ripe, consider adding some extra sweetener and even a little yogurt to help with the creaminess.

Nutrition Per Serving

CALORIES

255

FAT

9.0 g

PROTEIN

3.6 g

CARBS

41.1 g