January:

Thin Mint Green Monster Smoothie

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 serving of chocolate protein powder (serving size will vary on protein powder brand)

*(may substitute vanilla protein powder or a plain whey protein powder)

• 1 cup milk

*(use any type of milk: cows, almond, coconut, etc…)

• 5 ice cubes
• Peppermint extract, to taste

*(CAUTION: Add a tiny bit at a time. This stuff is strong.)

• 2 large handfuls fresh spinach

 

Directions:

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy!

 

Nutritional Info*:	Calories	Carbohydrates	Fat	Protein
	230	18 g	5 g	29 g

*This provides approximate nutritional info as values will vary based on ingredients used. For this recipe we used almond milk and chocolate protein powder. (Protein powder nutritional values: 150 calories, 7 g Carbohydrates, 2 g Fat, 26 g Protein)