Chocolate Chip Mint Smoothie | Chocolate Smoothie | Daphne Oz Recipe
Chocolate Chip Mint Smoothie
Creamy and rich in nutrients, this dairy free alternative to mint chocolate chip ice cream is the kind of indulgence you never need to feel bad about. In fact, you could have the chocolate chip mint smoothie for breakfast and power through your day with mental clarity and an extra spring in your step! Go ahead, treat yourself the Daphne Oz way with theDecadent Daphne Oz Chocolate Chip Mint Smoothie Recipe. For easy blending we recommend using a Vitamix or Blendtec blender. You can always customize your blends for and add more nutritional health benefits with easy superfoods and protein powders.
About the Daphne Oz Chocolate Chip Mint Smoothie
Have you eliminated dairy from your diet? Or perhaps you just want a healthy alternative to ice cream? This delectable chocolate chip mint smoothie could be your answer. It is like mint chocolate chip ice cream that is actually good for you! Daphne Oz created this lusciously creamy coconut milk and avocado based smoothie for her book Relish because she believes that luxury does not have to be abandoned when you opt for healthier foods. Raw honey makes this smoothie a sweet treat that also contains antibacterial properties. Heart healthy avocado is a nutritious substitute for an ice cream base and organic coconut milk is a fantastic substitute for dairy. Reap the benefits of hidden nutrients by mixing in spinach, chia, and flaxseed; you will never know there’s spinach in the mix, promise. Blend together these nutrient dense ingredients in your Blentec or Vitamix blender, toss in some delicious chocolate chips, and enjoy in a frosty mug. Another option to make this recipe even more of an ice cream treat is to create Popsicles. This is a favorite dessert for Daphne Oz who loves to treat herself every now and then. The Daphne Oz Decadent Chocolate Chip Mint Smoothie Recipe is a must have, if you’ve never blended a smoothie before or if you want to start blending more blended blends, then try out the chocolate chip mint smoothie recipe by daphne oz.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Chocolate Chip Mint Smoothie by Daphne Oz
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/2 cup frozen spinach
- 1/2 ripe avocado
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened, shredded coconut
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon flaxseed oil
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 cup ice
- 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips or carob chips
- 1. Put all ingredients except for the chocolate chips in your blender jar.
- 2. Blendtec blender: Press the Whole Juice button, or let the blender run on a high speed for around 1 minute or until liquified.
- 3. Vitamix blender: Turn the knob to Whole Juice and flip the on switch. If you don’t have the automatic preset then start on speed 1/low, slowly turn the knob to speed 10, then flip it to high. Let it run for around 1 minute.
- 4. Add the chocolate chips and pulse just long enough to coarsely chop and disperse them through the blend.
- 5. Pour into two tall, frosty glasses.
Like a healthy version of your favorite ice cream indulgence the Daphne Oz Decadent Chocolate Chip Mint Smoothie Recipe will keep you coming back for more. If you are looking for healthy options to replace the artificial sugars and processed foods in your life, this recipe is a fantastic treat. Creamy and luxurious, your taste buds will thank you.
Recipe by: Daphne Oz. Relish: Food, Style, and Everyday Fun. HarperCollins, 2013
Recipe Type: beverage, smoothie
Servings: 2 Servings
Special Equipment:
Blendtec blender, Vitamix Blender, Blender Bottle, Measuring cup, Measuring spoon, Large Glass, To Go Container
Ingredient Health Benefits
A banana is an edible fruit, botanically a berry, produced by several kinds of large herbaceous flowering plants in the genus Musa. Bananas are very high in potassium, and a good source of fiber, manganese, and Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C. Bananas are Naturally fat-, cholesterol- and sodium-free.
Spinach: it’s not just for Popeye! Spinach is an edible flowering plant in the family of Amaranthaceae. It contains high amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin C and – like all dark, leafy greens – is very cleansing to the liver.
The avocado is a tree classified in the flowering plant family Lauraceae. The fruit of the tree is very high in monounsaturated fat. Though mostly comprised of fat, avocados are also an excellent source of dietary fiber. Avocados are also high in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Magnesium. Research studies suggest a diet that is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids helps lower LDL or bad cholesterol and increases HDL or good cholesterol.
Shredded coconut is made from dried, shredded coconut meat. The coconut tree is a member of the family Arecaceae. It is the only accepted species in the genus Cocos. Coconuts are the definition of “good fat”, with a super high fat content including lauric acid.
Salvia hispanica, commonly known as chia, is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae, native to central and southern Mexico and Guatemala. Chia seeds are excellent sources of fiber, protein, antioxidants, and Omega-3 fatty acids. Chia seeds are high in calcium, manganese, magnesium, and phosphorus. They help with gut motility and digestive health and have use in treating diabetes and stabilizing blood sugar.
Flax seed oil is an oil made from the seed of flax, a member of the genus Linum in the family Linaceae. Flax is rich in Omega-3 essential fatty acids, “good” fats that have been shown to have heart-healthy effects. Flax also contains more lignans than almost any other plant, which have both plant estrogen and antioxidant qualities. Flax contains both soluble fiber and insoluble fiber. Flax seed oil is an essential source of omega-3 fatty acids for vegetarians and vegans.
An herbal extract of peppermint made from the oils of peppermint leaves. Commonly used in cooking as a dietary supplement and alternative medicine.
The coconut tree is a member of the family Arecaceae. It is the only accepted species in the genus Cocos. Coconuts are the definition of “good fat”, with a super high fat content including lauric acid.
Honey is a sweet food made by bees using nectar from flowers. The variety produced by honey bees is the one most commonly referred to, as it is the type of honey collected by most beekeepers and consumed by people. Honey’s sweet taste comes from sugar, so it should be consumed in moderation. Honey does contains trace amounts of vitamins and minerals, and also antioxidants that have shown anti-inflammatory and to reduce homocysteine and bad cholesterol levels. Honey is a better choice of sweeteners than refined sugars – but even with natural nutritional benefits it is still a sweetener made primarily of fructose.
Dark Chocolate is a food preparation of Theobroma cacao seeds, roasted and ground, often flavored. The “dark” in dark chocolate refers to the high Cacao content. Cacao is the dried and fully fermented fatty seed of Theobroma cacao. Cacao is a powerful superfood that has centuries of recorded traditional and medicinal use. It is high in antioxidants, iron and fiber, and contains the unique nutrition theobromine, a mild stimulant that some believe can treat depression. It may cause the brain to produce more of a neurotransmitter called anandamide which some people say is why chocoholism exists.
