Saturday, March 16, 2013

Chocolately Mint Shake

Nothing says Saint Patrick's Day like a mint shake!  And nothing goes with mint like chocolate.  Made this shake this morning and even Leah like it...shhhh, don't tell her there's avocado in it!  I didn't get a picture because my camera batteries are out, but it turns out to be a nice green color without any food coloring. 

Ingredients:
  • 1 1/2 to 2 c. unsweetened almond milk (or sub milk of your choice)
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1/2 c. frozen spinach (fresh is fine too, I use frozen because I like my shakes cold)
  • 3/4 T. vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp. powdered stevia
  • 5 drops liquid stevia
  • 1 tsp. peppermint extract
  • 1 tsp. unsweetened cocoa or cacao powder
  • Ice (~6 to 8 ice cubes)

Directions:
  1. Blend milk with avocado, spinach, extracts and sweeteners until spinach is liquefied.
  2. Add cocoa powder and pulse.
  3. Add ice and blend
  4. Top with homemade whip cream and or chocolate chips or cacao nibs if you'd like!

1 comment:

  1. I can't wait until you are here and can make smoothies for us! Well, at least show me how so I can make some! And at least Leah didn't puke.

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