Mint Chocolate Chip Keto Smoothie

Two keto smoothies shown in tall glasses garnished with cocoa nibs and mint leaves.

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A rich and indulgent keto green smoothie, made with a fresh peppermint flavor and little bites of dark chocolate. The perfect start to your day or an energizing, high fat and protein snack!

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: keto smoothie, mint chocolate chip smoothie, chocolate chip mint smoothie, keto green smoothie

Servings: smoothie

Calories: 352kcal

Ingredients

2 cups spinach fresh or frozen
1 cup ice
1/3 cup greek yogurt full fat
1/4 cup coconut milk full fat
1/4 cup almond milk unsweetened
1 tablespoon monk fruit sweetener
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract *intensity varies by brand, so test this out!
1 scoop whey protein powder (20 grams of pure whey protein), unflavored
1 scoop collagen (9 grams protein), optional
1 tablespoon sugar free chocolate chips or 88% dark chocolate chopped, or cocoa nibs

Instructions

Add all ingredients into a blender, except chocolate, and blend until smooth. Adjust peppermint extract to taste - some brands are more intense than others, so start with less and add more to taste.
Add chocolate or cocoa nibs, and pulse 6-8 times to break up into chocolate bits.
Garnish smoothie with fresh mint and more chocolate, if desired.

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Notes

Healthy Fats: Nut butters (like almond and sunflower seed), coconut milk, coconut oil, and dark chocolate are great additions to add staying power to keto smoothies.
Protein: I love whey protein powder and collagen in my smoothies to add a pop of protein. I also use Full Fat Greek Yogurt, which adds a delicious tangy flavor and some additional creaminess.
Liquid Base: Avoid juices in low carb smoothies. Green tea, coffee, almond milk, and coconut milk all make delicious bases for keto smoothies.
Fruit: Most fruit should not be added to low carb smoothies. Small amounts of blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and acai berries can be added.
Vegetables and Greens: Smoothies are a great way to sneak in low carb veggies! Try spinach, kale, zucchini, and cauliflower. I freeze these veggies and throw them into smoothies once in while.
Sweetener: Avoid sugars in smoothies, and use non-caloric sweeteners. My favorite is monk fruit sweetener, but if you enjoy stevia, it’s a good option as well.

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