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Paleo Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie

This Paleo Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie is packed with veggies, gluten free, dairy free, satisyfing way to start your day, but it tastes like dessert. The fibre, fat + protein will keep you full, but the mint chocolate taste will keep you coming back for more!
Prep Time5 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cacao, chocolate, dairy-free, gluten-free, mint, mint chocolate, mint chocolate chip, paleo, peppermint, protein smoothie, shake, smoothie
Servings: 1 serving

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup frozen cauliflower
  • 1/2 cup frozen zucchini
  • 1/2 frozen banana
  • 1 serving Nuzest Vanilla Protein or other fav protein powder
  • 2 tbsp ground flax seed or chia seeds
  • 1 tbsp cacao or cocoa powder
  • 1-2 tbsp nut butter
  • 1/2 tsp peppetmint extract
  • 1-2 cup non-dairy milk
  • 1 tbsp cacao nibs
  • 1 pinch salt optional
  • stevia, honey or maple syrup to sweeten optional

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients (except the cacao nibs) to a high speed blender. Start low and slow, pressing the smoothie ingredients into the blade. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed.
  • Once the smoothie is finished blending, add the cacao nibs + pulse for 5-10 seconds to just begin to break them up.
  • Serve and enjoy!