Mint Chocolate Protein Smoothie Recipes - HASfit Healthy Smoothie Recipes - Chocolate Smoothie

protein powder

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: silken tofu

Greek yogurt adds protein while being lower in calories.

almond milk

🥗Healthier: oat milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Oat milk is creamier, while regular milk is often cheaper.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

cocoa powder

🥗Healthier: carob powder

💰Cheaper: chocolate syrup

Carob powder is caffeine-free and lower in calories.

Start with 1 cup of vanilla almond milk in the blender.

Add 1 handful of spinach (about 1 cup) to the blender.

Add 1/2 of a frozen banana to the blender.

Spoon in 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint extract (or a couple of mint leaves if you don't have extract).

Blend the mixture until smooth.

Optionally, sprinkle rock cacao nibs on top before serving.

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