Cacao Mint Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup coconut milk full fat, canned
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or plain greek yogurt
• 2 bananas chopped and frozen
• 4 cups spinach fresh or frozen
• 6 ice cubes
• 20 grams whey protein unsweetened/unflavored – or use your favorite protein powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2-1 teaspoon peppermint extract peppermint extracts vary in intensity – so start small!
• 2 tablespoons 85% dark chocolate chopped, or sub dark chocolate chips

Instructions:

• Add the liquid ingredients first, followed by the rest of the smoothie ingredients, leaving out the chocolate chips. Process until very smooth and creamy, and the spinach is fully incorporated.
• Add the chocolate, and pulse 5-6 times until the chocolate is broken up, but still in chunks.
• Top with more chocolate chips, and enjoy while it’s thick.