Mint Chocolate Protein Shake

By Claire Georgiou, Reboot Naturopath, B.HSc ND

I recently made raw chocolate mint bars so I thought I would turn this delicious recipe into a chocolate mint protein shake as well. Family members keep telling me how much they loved the bars so why not enjoy this regularly as a super nutrient shake? Greens and other vegetables can be easily hidden in this smoothie due to the strong flavors from the mint and the chocolate. Easy additions can be spinach, broccoli, celery, swiss chard, kale, lettuce or beets. Enjoy!

Ingredients

1 cup (250 ml) almond or coconut milk
1 tbsp cacao powder
1 tbsp cacao nibs (for a crunchy texture)
2 drops of peppermint oil (food grade)
1 large handful of spinach
1 scoop of Reboot with Joe Protein Powder (optional)
1-2 dates
1 large handful of ice

Directions

Wash the spinach well.
Pit the dates.
Add all ingredients into the blender and blend on high for 45 – 60 seconds until smooth.

Servings: 1

Serving Size: 16 - 18 oz (500 ml)

Substitutions

Cacao – carob, cacao nibs
Cacao nibs – cacao powder
Spinach – swiss chard, celery, kale, lettuce
Date – 1 tsp honey, maple syrup, or a pinch of 100% stevia
Coconut milk – almond milk, coconut water, hazelnut milk, rice milk, hemp milk

Calories: 310

Fat: 15g

Trans Fat: 6g

Cholesterol: 0mg

Sodium: 240mg

Carbohydrates: 32g

Fiber: 12g

Sugars: 15g

Protein: 14g