Thin Mint Smoothie

One of the rules I (try to) live by is eat something "green" at least once a day. Whether that's a juice, a big ol' salad, spinach in my eggs, or a shot of wheat grass from the local Co-Op. Lately, I've been experimenting with the my green smoothies. I wanted to create one that didn't taste the way it looked, one that could tie me over until my next meal, and one that could pack a serious post-workout punch  That's where two of my favorite ingredients come into play; MINT & HEMP.

I never thought about combining the two until this smoothie came about. With enough vitamins and minerals to resemble a freshly pressed juice and a good amount of protein to rebuild those muscles, my Thin Mint Smoothie was born! It's a great midday pick-me-up or post-workout option for those looking to slim down or just wanting to get their greens in for the day in a delicious new way. And all of the ingredients can be found at a local grocery store! Now, go get your green on.

INGREDIENTS

• 1.5 frozen bananas
• 1/4 c Cashew Milk 
• 1 tbsp cashew butter
• dash Himalayan pink salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• small handful kale or spinach
• 6-7 fresh mint leaves
• 1 tsp hemp oil
• 1 tbsp hemp protein powder
• 1/2-1 tsp spirulina
• 1 tbsp chia seed
• 1/4 c water (to thin)

METHOD

Peel and freeze bananas into chunks beforehand. Combine all ingredients into blender and blend on high until well combined. 

TIP: To make it a meal replacement, add in 1 tbsp coconut oil and 2 tbsp rolled oats. Enjoy!