This cocoa mint smoothie is easy to make, creamy, and delicious. The earthy, slightly bitter flavor of cocoa powder is a perfect match with the fresh, cool mint leaves in this simple smoothie. It’s a must-try if you love the flavor combination of chocolate and mint.
Ingredients and Substitutions
I used natural cocoa powder in this smoothie, but Dutch-process cocoa powder or raw cacao powder work too.
You can use any type of mint you like in this smoothie. I like the milder flavor of spearmint, but if you prefer a bolder minty flavor then you can use peppermint. Peppermint has a higher menthol content, which gives it a stronger mint flavor.
I sweetened this smoothie with a couple of dates. I like the neutral sweetness they add. You can substitute a ripe banana to replace that sweetness if you prefer.
You can use any type of unsweetened milk you like in this smoothie. I went with soy milk this time.
How to Make a Cocoa Mint Smoothie
Remove the pits from the dates, then add them to a blender. Add the mint leaves, cocoa powder, sea salt, and unsweetened milk of choice to the blender.
Blend until smooth.
Cocoa Mint Smoothie Recipe
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 2 dates (or substitute 1 ripe banana)
- 1/4 cup tightly packed fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 small pinch of sea salt (optional)
- 1 cup unsweetened milk of choice
Instructions
- Remove the pits from 2 dates, then add them to a blender.
- Add 1/4 cup tightly packed fresh mint leaves, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, 1 small pinch of sea salt, and 1 cup unsweetened milk of choice to the blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Enjoy this smoothie right away or store it in the fridge for up to three days, then stir immediately before serving.
Notes
- I prefer to use spearmint in this smoothie, but peppermint works too.
Nutrition
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