Mint Chocolate Green Protein Smoothie (gluten free & can be vegan!)

Mint Chocolate Green Protein Smoothie (gluten free & can be vegan!) is a morn meal that serves 1. One serving contains 336 calories, 22g of protein, and 11g of fat. For $1.53 per serving, this recipe covers 38% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 5 minutes. This recipe from Nutritionist in the Kitchen requires ice cubes, peppermint extract, chocolate protein powder, and dark chocolate chips. 2705 people have made this recipe and would make it again. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and fodmap friendly diet. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 100%, which is great. Similar recipes include Pineapple Green Protein Smoothie: , Raw Protein Packed Thin Mint Cookies (can be vegan & gluten free!), and Green Vegan Gluten-Free Protein Pancakes.

Servings: 1

Preparation duration: 5 minutes

 

Ingredients:

¼ cup unsweetened almond milk

1 medium banana (peeled, cut into sections, and frozen)

1 scoop chocolate protein powder (I use North Coast Naturals 100% Whey Isolate)

1 tablespoon pure dark chocolate chips

1 tablespoon ground flaxseed

3-4 ice cubes

¼ tsp pure peppermint extract

½ cup fresh or frozen spinach (I used the frozen chunks)

Equipment:

blender

Cooking instruction summary:

Blend all ingredients except the chocolate chips. The mixture will be very thick so make sure you have a good blender ! If you prefer a thinner consistency, add more almond milk. (I like to eat mine with a spoon!)Garnish with the dark chocolate chips.Enjoy!

 

Step by step:


1. Blend all ingredients except the chocolate chips. The mixture will be very thick so make sure you have a good blender ! If you prefer a thinner consistency, add more almond milk. (I like to eat mine with a spoon!)

2. Garnish with the dark chocolate chips.Enjoy!


Nutrition Information:

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335k Calories
22g Protein
10g Total Fat
45g Carbs
100% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
335k
17%

Fat
10g
16%

  Saturated Fat
5g
35%

Carbohydrates
45g
15%

  Sugar
20g
23%

Cholesterol
35mg
12%

Sodium
238mg
10%

Alcohol
0.36g
2%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
22g
44%

Vitamin B6
2mg
114%

Vitamin B1
1mg
100%

Vitamin B2
1mg
97%

Vitamin B3
18mg
95%

Vitamin B5
9mg
94%

Vitamin B12
5µg
89%

Vitamin K
74µg
71%

Fiber
10g
42%

Calcium
363mg
36%

Manganese
0.65mg
33%

Vitamin A
1483IU
30%

Potassium
888mg
25%

Magnesium
77mg
19%

Vitamin C
14mg
18%

Folate
61µg
15%

Copper
0.23mg
12%

Phosphorus
97mg
10%

Zinc
1mg
7%

Iron
1mg
7%

Selenium
3µg
6%

Vitamin E
0.68mg
5%

covered percent of daily need
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