Chocolate peppermint Green Smoothies

January 05, 2015

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Chocolate Peppermint Green Smoothies are totally appropriate for breakfast but can also pass for a healthy dessert!

1½ cups unsweetened coconut or almond milk
½ avocado (barely ripe) or banana
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 teaspoons peppermint extract (I like Simply Organic)
1 cup baby spinach
1 tablespoon flax seeds
2 cups ice
2 tablespoons whipped cream and fresh mint (optional)

Add the first 7 ingredients (everything except the ice) to a blender container in the order listed. Cover and blend on high for 45 seconds, or until smooth. Add the ice. Cover and blend on high 15-20...
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Nutritions

Calories
1671

Sodium
1653mg
68% DV

Fat
130g
200% DV

Protein
71g
143% DV

Carbs
52g
17% DV

Fiber
23g
93% DV