Afternoon Cacao & Mint Smoothie
Mint adds bright, refreshing flavour to this chocolatey smoothie, perfect for an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) almond milk
- 1¾ Tablespoon cacao powder
- 1 Tablespoon almond butter, raw
- 4 dates, pitted
- ½ cup (120 ml) water
- 1 handful fresh mint leaves
- 1 frozen banana, peeled, halved
- 1 handful ice cubes
- cacao nibs, (optional)
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix Container in the order listed and secure lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10.
- Blend for 35 - 40 seconds, or until desired consistency is reached.
- Add cocoa nibs (if using) and pulse a few times to leave some crunch in the smoothie.
Nutrition Information
| Serving Size | 1½ cup (250 ml) |
| Amount Per Servings | |
| Calories | 220 |
| Total Fat | 9 |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 |
| Cholesterol | 0 |
| Sodium | 45 |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33 |
| Dietary Fiber | 10 |
| Sugars | 18 |
| Protein | 6 |
