Chocolate Peppermint Smoothie
Nothing beats holiday flavors and the combination of rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint in a healthy chocolate peppermint protein smoothie is a sip of holiday heaven.
The combination of chocolate and peppermint in a smoothie will have you breaking out your blender in winter to enjoy this holiday-inspired protein smoothie. Not only does it taste divine, this smoothie packs 30 grams of protein, plenty of plant-based fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants to start your day or for a post-workout treat. Chocolate peppermint protein smoothie is vegan, gluten-free, and a healthy way to indulge in festive flavors during the holiday season.
You will love Chocolate Peppermint Smoothie because:
- Chocolate peppermint protein smoothie is a healthy smoothie that tastes like dessert
- Filled with sneaky veggies and packed with protein, vitamins, minerals, and fiber
- Makes an easy and festive healthy breakfast or snack
- Vegan, plant-based, gluten-free, and high-protein
- A festive and nourishing holiday smoothie that tastes like a cookie
Chocolate Peppermint Smoothie is made with:
- Banana: I like to use a slightly green frozen banana because they are lower in sugar than yellow bananas, supports gut health, high in fiber, high in resistant starch, but any banana works
- Riced Cauliflower: excellent source of vitamin C, reduces inflammation, aids in digestion, and adds bulk to the smoothie
- Protein: I use a chocolate protein in their recipe to add protein and make these treats more blood sugar-balancing
- Cacao powder: raw cacao powder will give these a rich chocolate flavor that is filled with antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins
- Almond butter: Almond butter works best for the nut butter in this recipe as it goes well with the chocolate and is a neutral flavor
- Peppermint extract: gives the peppermint flavor
Recipe Tips:
- Peel, slice, and freeze bananas while they are still a little green to get the creaminess without the banana flavor. Green bananas also have many health benefits that you can read about here.
- Top the smoothie with crushed candy canes or peppermints, a mini candy cane, cacao nibs, or whipped cream to make it fun and festive
- Collagen peptides are optional (and not vegan) but another way to add more protein
- I like to use cacao powder for the extra antioxidants, but you can substitute with cocoa powder too
- You can often find peppermint extract in the baking section or buy online like this one here
More Healthy Holiday Recipes:
Chocolate Peppermint Smoothie
Nothing beats holiday flavors and this combination of rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint in a healthy chocolate peppermint protein smoothie is a sip of holiday heaven.
Ingredients
Chocolate Peppermint Smoothie:
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1 frozen banana (frozen just yellow or slightly green)
- 3/4 cup frozen cauliflower rice
- 1-2 tbsp almond butter
- 1 serving chocolate of protein powder
- 1 scoop collagen peptides (optional for extra protein)
- 1 tbsp cacao powder
- 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
Toppings (optional):
- candy canes, peppermints, cacao nibs, and whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Slice and freeze a banana while still slightly green or just yellow to keep the smoothie from having a strong banana flavor
- Add all ingredients into a high-powered blender and blend until smooth
- Top with optional toppings and enjoy!
Notes
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