Oh I know, I know, I need an intervention.
My name is Bex and I am a Choc Mintaholic. It has been… ummm… about 7 minutes since my last hit.
BUT (and in my defence!), not to be confused with my other favourites, Choc Mint Mousse, Choc Mint Slices with Choc Ganache, and Mint Choc Chip Smoothie – the Choc Mint Smoothie has so much more to give!
The banana, cacao and cashews combine to provide a silky chocolate base whilst the mint and vanilla play tag on your tongue. Who could resist, I ask you?
Not me, evidently. xx
Choc Mint Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1/4 cup raw cashews pre-soaked in a covered bowl of water in the fridge overnight, then drained and rinsed
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 2 tbsp raw cacao powder
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 2 medjool dates pitted (pre-soaking optional)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp maca powder optional - for an extra sparkle boost
- Pinch sea salt
- Handful of ice
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in blender, liquids first.
- Blend on low speed, then high, until smooth and creamy.
- Pour into glasses, garnish with raw cacao nibs and fresh mint leaves, and enjoy!
Katie (A Fork in Hand)
September 10, 2013 at 11:00 pm (11 years ago)Well, I already make your mint choc chip smoothie at least twice a week so I’m sure I’ll end up borderline obsessed with this one as well!
* Vegan Sparkles *
September 11, 2013 at 9:37 pm (11 years ago)hehe, you and me both, Katie. 🙂 x
Annie
September 11, 2013 at 7:24 am (11 years ago)You just keep going with your bad chocolate-mint self, girl!!
* Vegan Sparkles *
September 11, 2013 at 9:38 pm (11 years ago)Love, love, LOVE the stuff! 🙂
Caeli @ Little Vegan Bear
September 12, 2013 at 8:41 am (11 years ago)Yessss…choc-mint is the BEST flavour combo. I love it too 🙂
vegeTARAian
September 13, 2013 at 3:55 pm (11 years ago)Oooh, I’m totally pinning this! My smoothie adventure starts next week and this one sounds delicious!!
Jade
October 6, 2013 at 8:06 pm (11 years ago)My blender broke 🙁 but when I buy a new one (hello payday Tuesday!), I’ll be making THIS smoothie to pop its smoothie-making cherry 😀
peaceloveandsmoothies
October 29, 2013 at 10:11 am (11 years ago)This smoothie looks good enough to be addictive! Chocolate and mint are always a great combination!
* Vegan Sparkles *
October 29, 2013 at 4:16 pm (11 years ago)Aren’t they, though! I’m truly addicted. 🙂