Choc Chip Mint Smoothie
Amy Wood
Serves 1
Although this ice cream-like drink tastes indulgent, it’s actually loaded with good-for-you nutrients: heart-healthy monounsaturated fats in the avocado and antioxidant-rich polyphenols in the cocoa nibs.
1 1/2 cups (350 ml) unsweetened almond milk
1/2 avocado
1/4 tsp (1 ml) peppermint extract
1 1/2 dates
6 ice cubes
1 1/2 tsp (7 ml) cocoa nibs
Mint leaves, as garnish
Place almond milk, avocado, peppermint extract and dates in blender. Blend until very smooth. Add ice and pulse until ice is crushed. Add cocoa nibs and pulse some more until they are smaller but not fully blended.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Each smoothie contains: 1200 kilojoules; 4 g protein; 17 g total fat (3 g sat. fat, 0 g trans fat); 37 g total carbohydrates (24 g sugars, 10 g fibre); 186 mg sodium
source: "Healthy Smoothies", alive Australia #17, Spring 2013
