Dear Readers: I’m excited to have my co-Mechanic, Kristin, feature some amazing and useful content for you in the months ahead. She’s made me drool out loud with this smoothie recipe so I hope you will enjoy it! —Dina
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Let’s be honest, you’re not going to make banana bread with all those ripe bananas. Instead, peel them and put them in the freezer for smoothies.
I’m obsessed with this recipe!!! It’s chocolate-y peppermint deliciousness that’s nutritious and will keep you feeling full for hours. It’s high in iron and loaded with protein for a balanced protein to carbohydrate ratio. The cacao nibs provide a satisfying crunch and hemp seeds give you essential fats for staying power. You’re gonna love this smoothie!
Recipe:
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Yield: 2 servings
1 c (240g*) unsweetened oat milk (or any other milk)
1 frozen banana
3/4 c (85g) frozen spinach or kale
30g** protein from chocolate flavored protein powder (I used Garden of Life)
2 Tbsp (20g) hemp seeds
1 Tbsp (12g) cacao nibs
1 Tbsp (8g) cacao powder
½ tsp organic peppermint extract
6-8 oz (150-200g) water for blending
Add oat milk first, then add the remaining ingredients. Blend until smooth. Enjoy!
*If you’re anything like me, eyeballing ingredients for smoothies means I end up making enough for a small army. I generally never weight my food, but these days, I put the blender container on the scale and add just enough. No more waste!
**30 grams of protein, not 30g of powder. Read the nutrition label on your protein powder to determine how much powder is needed to equal 30 grams of protein.
Give it a whirl (food pun intended) and tell me what you think. Be sure to tag me on IG.
Happy creating,
Mechanic Kristin
P.S. Need a few other chocolatey minty smoothies? Check out these 2 delish recipes from Mechanic Dina.