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Mint Chocolate Smoothie – Refreshing Dessert Smoothie

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December 23, 2022
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When my sweet tooth hits I want to eat something right away. But I also know if I fill up on cookies I’ll be shaky and hangry in no time. Instead, I like to whip up a smoothie that can both satisfy my sweet tooth and give me lasting energy without the crash. Enter this Mint Chocolate Smoothie.

Dessert smoothies bring up the sweetness level in a smoothie, yet do it in a strategic way. They use the power of natural sugar in fruit like bananas so you still get the fiber. Plus, by adding a natural energy ingredient like cacao powder (which contains natural caffeine), you’ve got an energy booster in a cup!

Don’t let the spinach in this keep you from blending the ultimate minty dessert smoothie today.

Mint Chocolate Smoothie Ingredients

Even my dessert-like smoothies use whole food, plant-based ingredients. I love getting creative with food and figuring out just the right combos of unique ingredients to bring the flavor and texture I want.

  • Almond milk: I use almond milk since it’s widely available in most grocery stores today.
  • Spinach: This superpower green is full of protein, vitamins and minerals that will naturally energize you.
  • Mint leaves: A little mint goes a long way! Plus herbs like mint naturally help your body detox.
  • Banana: A creamy, naturally sweetened way to add thickness and lightly sweeten your smoothie.
  • Avocado: My fav way to add healthy fat to smoothies. Add them in fresh or frozen!
  • Medjool dates: I love the way this fruit adds sweetness to a smoothie as well as fiber.
  • Cacao powder: A chocolate-lovers dream ingredient! 1 tablespoon will turn any creation into a chocolate-y heaven.

Easy Ingredient Swaps

Before running off to the store for some new-to-you ingredients, check your kitchen! You may have some easy swaps on hand that will work great in this treat. 100% unsweetened cocoa powder can be used in place of cacao powder with little to no flavor change.

No need to use almond milk if you’ve got another kind of plant milk on hand. Cashew or oat milk would work great in this recipe. While fresh mint leaves really elevate the flavor in this mint shake, mint extract can be used in a pinch.

photo of a chocolate protein shake surrounded by fresh, whole ingredients

How to Make a Minty Chocolate Dessert Smoothie

Since this smoothie has leafy greens, I like to use my two-blend method for the smoothest finish possible. First, blend the spinach, mint leaves and almond milk until smooth. Make sure no leafy chunks remain (the gaps between your teeth will thank you!).

Second, add the remaining ingredients and blend again until smooth. This gives your blender the chance to really break down the leaves before blending everything else and is really a no-fail way to avoid leafy smoothie chunks.

Pro Tip: Dates are rather sticky, and can be tricky to blend completely. I like to add them in the 2nd step and slowly get my blender speed to medium. Leave it blending on medium until you don’t hear the dates whipping around in chunks, then turn it up to high to finish off the blend.

Blending a Mint Chocolate Protein Shake

If you want to get the most out of this chocolate creation then add a plant-based protein powder to turn this into the ultimate mint chocolate protein shake. Most of us don’t need bodybuilder amounts of protein and the other weird ingredients in many commercial protein powders, so stick to a plant-based protein powder like Protein Smoothie Boost for a super clean, super fine powder.

It will boost this mint chocolate smoothie by 10g of protein and add in healthy fat and fiber to help your body get full and stay full.

overhead photo of an energizing smoothie topped with fresh mint and cacao nibs

Mint Chocolate Smoothie FAQs

How do you make a healthy mint chip smoothie?

I use spinach, fresh mint, almond milk, banana, avocado and cacao powder to make my chocolate mint smoothie. These ingredients might sound a bit odd together yet once blended, they create the perfect shake-like texture and rich chocolate flavor you’re looking for.

How do you make a cocoa smoothie?

Use cacao or cocoa powder for that chocolate flavor you desire. 1-2 tablespoons per serving is more than enough. Use plant-based milk instead of water as the liquid base to keep the creamy-nutty combo you want in a chocolate smoothie. Then add in ingredients like banana and avocado to thicken the smoothie to perfection.

Are chocolate smoothies good for you?

They can be! My mint chocolate smoothie is full of whole food, plant-based ingredients that deliver the sweetness, chocolate flavor and creaminess you want yet without any weird junk in them. And bonus, it’s super easy to blend!

  • Blend spinach, mint and almond milk until smooth.

  • Add remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. Enjoy!

  • Use at least one frozen fruit to make the smoothie cold. Bananas are easy to freeze and toss into any smoothie.
  • Add plant-based protein powder like Protein Smoothie Boost to quickly turn this into a protein-packed shake. 
  • Swap cacao powder with 100% unsweetened cocoa powder.
  • Swap almond milk with the plant milk of your choice. 

Calories: 378kcal, Carbohydrates: 74g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Sodium: 352mg, Potassium: 1266mg, Fiber: 14g, Sugar: 47g, Vitamin A: 2808IU, Vitamin C: 25mg, Calcium: 399mg, Iron: 3mg

More Dessert Smoothie Recipes

Love when a smoothie can double as a dessert? So do I! Save these recipes for your next dessert night or to use as a great afternoon energy boost:



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