I had to make a couple of modifications, though, and not because this smoothie isn’t good on it’s own. It is! But since Davy ate all of the leaf lettuce, I had to use Swiss chard, which worked just fine in this recipe. Also, we are vegan so I didn’t add any honey. You can substitute agave nectar for honey, which works just as well. I used Sunfood raw cacao because that is what I had on hand.

I liked this smoothie. It’s a great way to to get your five servings (or more) of fruits and vegetables all at once while indulging in mint chocolate! It also makes a great meal-replacement because it’s high in calories and has a good balance of fat and protein.

Creamy-Peppermint Smoothie Recipe

• 1/4 avocado
• 1 small organic apple
• 1 organic banana
• 1 organic carrot
• 1 and ½ tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1 tablespoon cocoa/cacao powder
• ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
• 3 large handfuls green leaf lettuce
• 8 ounces of water
• 1 teaspoon of honey or agave nectar (optional)

Blend on high for 30 seconds until smooth.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 542
Fat: 28g
Protein: 9g
Carbohydrates: 72g
Calcium: 12% RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance)
Iron: 183% RDA
Vitamin A: 824% RDA
Vitamin C: 101% RDA

This smoothie is also a rich source of folate, vitamin B2 and B6, and vitamin K, copper, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and zinc.

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Mint Chocolate Smoothie Recipe

– 2 whole bananas, peeled
– 1/4 cup cacao nibs (or 1/8 cup cacao powder)
– 10 small, fresh mint leaves
– 1/4 avocado (optional, to thicken if desired)
– 4 ounces of water

Blend ingredients in a blender until smooth. Makes approximately 8-12 ounces.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 494
Fat: 21 grams
Protein: 8 grams
Carbohydrates: 74.5 grams
Calcium: 4% daily value (DV)
Vitamin A: 5% DV
Vitamin C: 61% DV

Nutrient Manipulation

This smoothie is loaded with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants from the bananas and cacao. You can easily tweak this recipe to accommodate your nutritional goals.

For example, if you want more calcium, simply use a Thai coconut (4 ounces of coconut water instead of plain water and use the coconut meat) and you will boost calcium up to 21%. Vitamin A, C and calcium will be dramatically increased if you add a handful or two of spinach to make it a proper green smoothie. You might need to add a few more mint leaves to restore the dominant mint flavor.

To cut the fat by 7-8 grams, simply remove the avocado from the recipe.

Flavor Manipulation

Instead of using cacao, try adding vanilla bean for a cooling vanilla-mint smoothie.