This Healthy Chocolate Mint Smoothie with Coconut Whip is the perfect refreshment after a long workout or as a special treat on a warm summer day. Enjoy!
Chocolate Mint Smoothie with Coconut Whip
This Healthy Chocolate Mint Smoothie with Coconut Whip is the perfect refreshment after a long workout or as a special treat on a warm summer day. Enjoy!
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 10 oz vanilla coconut milk (or other dairy-free milk)
- 1/2 whole avocado
- 1 whole banana
- 2 scoops chocolate protein powder (collagen, or plant based)
- 1/4 tsp mint extract
Instructions
For the Coconut Whip
- 1 can of coconut milk refrigerated overnight: scoop out the cream, blend with hand mixer until you get a whipped consistency. You can store the rest in the fridge for several days.
Putting it all together
- Layer the smoothie base and coconut whip a couple of times, then place a big dollop on top. Last, sprinkle with cacao nibs to make it fancy☺ Now enjoy!
Notes
For best results use chilled milk and a frozen banana. And as always, use organic ingredients whenever possible.
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Dr. Emily Parke, D.O., is a certified functional medicine doctor, board-certified in anesthesiology & pediatric anesthesiology, and trained in medical acupuncture. She’s an experienced speaker in the medical and functional medicine community, and presently gives talks on a wide array of subjects.
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