Name: Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Smoothie
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)

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.

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Servings

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

Course Beverages, Breakfast, Desserts

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.

Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Smoothie