Description
Enjoy a festive and healthy Peppermint Mocha Smoothie, perfect for a holiday breakfast. This recipe combines rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint flavors for a delightful seasonal treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup frozen banana slices
- 1/4 cup frozen cauliflower florets
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 scoop chocolate protein powder
- Optional: 1-2 pitted dates for sweetness
- Optional: Ice cubes for desired consistency
Instructions
- Combine almond milk, frozen banana, frozen cauliflower, cocoa powder, peanut butter, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract in a blender.
- If using, add protein powder and dates.
- Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy. Add ice cubes if a thicker consistency is desired and blend again.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- Adjust peppermint extract to your preference; start with a smaller amount and add more if needed.
- If you don’t have frozen cauliflower, you can use fresh, but the smoothie may be less thick.
- This smoothie is a great way to sneak in some vegetables!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: Approx. 250-350 (depending on optional ingredients)
- Sugar: Approx. 15-25g
- Sodium: Approx. 100-200mg
- Fat: Approx. 10-20g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 2-4g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 8-16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 30-45g
- Fiber: Approx. 5-10g
- Protein: Approx. 5-15g (with protein powder)
- Cholesterol: 0mg