Description
This Mint Chip Superfood Smoothie is a refreshing and nutrient-packed drink combining frozen bananas, hemp seeds, spirulina, and a hint of peppermint oil. Enhanced with dark chocolate chips for a delightful chocolate-mint flavor, it’s a quick, vegan, and wholesome smoothie perfect for a healthy boost.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 2-3 frozen bananas
- 1-2 tablespoons hemp milk, almond milk, or other non-dairy milk
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
Superfood Additions
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon spirulina powder
- 2 drops peppermint oil
Toppings
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips or cocoa nibs, divided
Instructions
- Blend Base Ingredients: Add the frozen bananas, hemp seeds, and hemp milk to a food processor. Process until smooth and creamy, forming the perfect smoothie texture.
- Add Superfoods: Pour in the spirulina powder and peppermint oil, then process for another 15 seconds to evenly incorporate these nutrient-rich flavors.
- Mix in Chocolate Chips: Add 1 tablespoon of the dark chocolate chips or cocoa nibs into the processor and pulse briefly to chop them slightly, distributing small chocolate bursts throughout the smoothie.
- Serve with Toppings: Scoop the smoothie into a glass and sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips or cocoa nibs on top for an added crunchy texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Use frozen bananas to achieve the thick, cold texture of a smoothie without adding ice.
- Adjust the amount of spirulina depending on your taste preference; it has a strong flavor.
- Make sure to use food-grade peppermint oil safe for consumption.
- Substitute dark chocolate chips with cocoa nibs for a less sweet, more intense chocolate flavor.
- This smoothie is vegan and gluten free.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
