Emerald Isle Mint Chocolate (Printable)

Vibrant blend featuring cool mint, creamy banana, and rich chocolate for a fresh boost.

# What You Need:

01 - 2 ripe bananas, frozen and sliced

02 - 1 cup fresh spinach

03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or non-dairy alternative)

04 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk

05 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves

06 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

07 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey

08 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

09 - 2 tablespoons mini dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs

10 - 1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries

11 - 1/4 cup granola (gluten-free if necessary)

12 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut

13 - Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

01 - Place the frozen bananas, spinach, Greek yogurt, almond milk, mint leaves, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a blender.

02 - Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure even consistency.

03 - Pour the smoothie base into two bowls, dividing evenly.

04 - Top each bowl with chocolate chips, strawberries, granola, shredded coconut, and a few fresh mint leaves.

05 - Serve immediately and enjoy chilled for the best texture and flavor experience.

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The fresh mint makes it feel like an indulgent dessert while packing in a full serving of vegetables
It comes together in under ten minutes but looks impressive enough for Instagram

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Frozen bananas must be peeled before freezing or you will never get them out of the skin
Packing the spinach down into the measuring cup ensures you actually get a full serving of greens
The texture changes quickly so blend right before you plan to eat

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Use a high speed blender if you have one, it makes the texture significantly smoother
Taste your base before pouring, the sweetness level depends entirely on your bananas