Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Smoothie
Fresh mint and avocados are the stars of this smoothie. Avocados and their dose of healthy fats bring the smoothie together with a creamy consistency. Spinach helps your body use the energy from the other foods you eat and dark chocolate offers beneficial antioxidants.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup low-fat or fat-free milk or milk alternative
- 10 ea fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 ea avocado
- 1 ea banana fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup fresh baby spinach leaves
- 1 scoop protein powder chocolate or vanilla
- 1 Tbsp dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs
Instructions
- Add milk, mint, avocado, banana, spinach and protein powder to blender and mix on high until a thick, creamy consistency is achieved.
- Add chocolate chips and blend on low-medium until well mixed.
- Pour 12 oz. into each of two glasses and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 24gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 170mgFiber: 6gSugar: 20g
Note: Since everyone’s health history and nutritional needs are so different, please make sure that you talk with your doctor and a registered dietitian to get advice about the diet and exercise plan that‘s right for you.