Description
A simple, nutrient-dense vegan shake that mimics the classic mint flavor using spinach for natural green color and added vitamins.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup frozen banana slices
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup packed fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 tablespoons vegan vanilla protein powder (optional)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 4 ice cubes
Instructions
- Place the almond milk, spinach, mint leaves, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, protein powder (if using), and maple syrup into a high-speed blender.
- Blend until the greens are completely smooth and no leafy pieces remain.
- Add the frozen banana slices and ice cubes to the blender.
- Blend on high speed, using a tamper if necessary, until the mixture is thick, creamy, and uniform in color. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed.
- Taste the shake and add a small amount more maple syrup if you prefer it sweeter.
- Pour immediately into a glass and serve.
Notes
- For a thicker shake, use only frozen banana and omit the ice cubes.
- If you do not want to use banana, substitute with 1 cup of frozen cauliflower florets and 1/4 cup of soaked raw cashews for creaminess.
- Use only a small amount of peppermint extract; too much can taste artificial.
- For a brighter green color, increase the spinach slightly.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 0