Emerald Isle Mint Chocolate (Printable)

A vibrant mint chocolate bowl blending creamy banana, fresh spinach, and cocoa for a revitalizing boost.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

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

→ Toppings

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine the frozen bananas, spinach, Greek yogurt, almond milk, mint leaves, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a blender container.
02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides of the blender as needed to ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated.
03 - Divide the smoothie mixture evenly between two serving bowls, using a spatula to transfer all the contents from the blender.
04 - Sprinkle the chocolate chips, sliced strawberries, granola, and shredded coconut over the smoothie base, distributing toppings between both bowls.
05 - Add fresh mint leaves as a finishing garnish and serve immediately while the smoothie bowl remains thick and chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of mint and chocolate feels like dessert for breakfast but packs in greens and protein
  • It comes together in under ten minutes but looks beautiful enough for Instagram
02 -
  • Dont skip freezing your bananas ahead of time fresh ones will make a thin, sad smoothie
  • Blend longer than you think you need to there should be absolutely no spinach chunks visible
03 -
  • If your blender struggles with frozen banana, let the pieces thaw for five minutes before blending
  • Toast your coconut flakes in a dry pan for two minutes it adds incredible flavor and crunch

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