With Easter coming up, we’re surrounded by chocolate bunnies and creme eggs left, right and centre. Why not swap the classic chocolatey treats in favour of this Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie? It’s just as indulgent as my Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Milkshake but with a fresh minty twist!
Its rich flavours come from cacao nibs, raw cacao powder and a couple of drops of peppermint essential oil, while the almond butter, frozen banana and a small amount of avocado give it an incredibly creamy consistency.
My favourite protein to use in smoothies is Free Soul’s protein blend (get £5 off with the code FSEli at check-out!)
For more smoothie recipes, check out my Top 3 Green Smoothies, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Milkshake and Zesty Passion Fruit Smoothie Jar.
Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1/4 avocado
- 1 cup almond milk
- 2 drops peppermint oil
- 1 tbsp cacao nibs
- 1 heaped tbsp cacao powder
- 1 tbsp raw almond butter
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- Optional: 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (use code FSEli for £5 off Free Soul protein)
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
METHOD
- Add all ingredients, except cacao nibs and fresh mint leaves, to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Stir in cacao nibs with a spoon, pour into a glass and garnish with fresh mint leaves and more cacao nibs before serving.
If you give this recipe a try, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram @elibrechernutrition – I LOVE seeing all your recreations!
