Creamy, chocolaty, minty and simply delicious, this chocolate mint smoothie is a fabulous treat when you’re craving something a little sweet, but also want it to be on the healthier side of things. Sure to be a favourite!
Hey friends!
I love smoothies with cocoa power (this chocolate peanut butter smoothie is one of my absolute faves).
It’s probably because (1) chocolate and (2) it tastes like a dessert smoothie.
And I also love chocolate and mint (my fave ice-cream flavour by the way), so it’s no surprise that this chocolate mint smoothie has been on rotation a whole lot lately.
You can’t imagine how much fresh mint we’re growing. It’s getting just slightly insane. Like, I could probably supply the street with it, it’s that much.
And we have multiple varieties – peppermint, chocolate mint, and orange mint.
Now, if we could only just get that basil to grow…
Why We Love this Chocolate Mint Smoothie
- It’s like a healthy dessert in a smoothie form
- Refined sugar free
- Gluten free
- Dairy free
- Has some richness from avocado
- Takes minutes to make
- Tastes delicious!
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Can I Use Another Milk?
For sure!
Almond milk was used in this smoothie, but you can use oat milk, soy milk or regular dairy milk.
And, if you really want to amp up the chocolate factor here, use a ‘chocolate’ variety of milk.
Do I Have to Use Avocado?
Avocado helps gives this chocolate mint smoothie lushness and adds some healthy fats.
If you prefer not to use, you could always replace with a frozen banana. It will impart a slight banana flavour, but not hugely so.
More Easy Smoothie Recipes You May Enjoy
- Blackberry Coconut Smoothie – With plenty of blackberries and coconut, this pretty purple smoothie is delicious!
- Blueberry Mango Smoothie – Creamy, fruity and so yummy!
- Orange Vanilla Smoothie – Like a favourite childhood treat in smoothie form.
- Ginger Smoothie – This green smoothie is chock full of goodness and makes for a great start to the day.
Hope you love this chocolate mint smoothie recipe as much as we do!
Until next time, take care and chit chat again soon,
Dawn
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Chocolate Mint Smoothie (so incredibly delicious!)
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups almond milk (or your favourite milk)
- 1 avocado , peeled and pitted
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves (about 40 or so leaves)
- 1 cup crushed ice
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons chocolate protein powder (opt for a vegan variety to keep this vegan, if you prefer)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa nibs (plus more for garnish, if you like)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender, cover and blend until smooth. Enjoy!
Chocolate and mint is such a lovely combination, isn’t it? I love this smoothie!
It really is! Thanks Alex 🙂
Avocados are the absolute best in smoothies! And you really can’t go wrong with mint and chocolate. This looks like one delightful smoothie my friend!
Thank you Katherine! It’s such a yummy treat!
I love a good chocolate-mint treat! and the fact this smoothie is healthy? Yes, please! I like the idea of it being a “dessert smoothie” too! Yum!
It’s a fave for sure! Thanks Laura 🙂
This sounds amazing. I’ve always been happily surprised by how delicious a creamy avocado can be in a chocolate treat. My boys will love this! 🙂 ~Valentina
Yay! Thank you Valentina 🙂
My favourite ice cream flavour as a kid was chocolate mint chip, so I’ve really got to try this smoothie! Also love you incorporated avocado into it! Yum!
Mine still is! Thanks Michelle 🙂
I’ve never used avocados in a smoothie! What a wonderful little tip. And I’m all about anything that is chocolate and tastes like a dessert, but is good for you! Heck yeah!!!
Me too! Thanks Kathy 🙂
I’m a sucker for anything chocolate mint (one of my fav ice cream flavors), so this smoothie is totally calling my name. So refreshing and delicious!
Me too!! Thanks Marissa 🙂
I don’t think I’ve ever had a chocolate mint smoothie, so I need to give this one a try, for sure! Hard to beat that flavour combination 🙂
Yes! It’s super yummy!
Sending this recipe right off to my son Casey. He LOVES the chocolate mint flavor combo! Perfect after workout treat!
Yay! Hope he enjoys! Thanks Mary Ann 🙂
Chocolate and mint are such a good combo! I love that you added avocado; they add so much to smoothies and it’s always a great way to sneak in those healthy fats. I need to try this soon!
Totally! Thanks Kelsie! Enjoy 🙂
What a fun idea to make a dessert smoothie! We’ve been loving the smoothies for lunches this summer, but we’ve yet to make a chocolate version. We have mint growing in a pot out back, so we’ve got that part covered! I’ll have to make a batch of these before Autumn’s chill arrives.
Isn’t it?? Thanks David! Hope you enjoy this one as much as we do 🙂