The Mint Chocolate Chip Shake That's So Good, You'll Forget It's Good For You Too!

mint chocolate chip ice cream

🥗Healthier: low-fat vanilla ice cream with mint extract

💰Cheaper: vanilla ice cream with chocolate chips

Low-fat ice cream reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a cost-effective substitute.

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: coconut whipped cream

💰Cheaper: store-bought whipped topping

Coconut whipped cream is dairy-free, while store-bought is often cheaper.

chocolate syrup

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate sauce

💰Cheaper: chocolate sauce mix

Dark chocolate sauce may have less sugar, while mix is cheaper.

Start with a blender.

Add 4 large pitted dates to the blender.

Add 1/2 cup almonds to the blender.

Add 1 cup fresh spinach to the blender.

Add 3 cups frozen banana chunks to the blender.

Add 1 cup ice cubes to the blender.

Add 1 cup water to the blender.

Add 1 teaspoon mint extract to the blender.

Blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy.

Add 2 tablespoons cacao nibs to the blender.

Pulse the blender until the cacao nibs are mixed in, but do not blend them up completely.

Get a glass and drizzle in some chocolate syrup.

Pour the shake into the glass.

Top with whipped cream made from aquafaba and maple syrup.

Sprinkle some more cacao nibs on top.

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