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    Allianna's Kitchen » Recipes » Smoothies

    Published: Mar 10, 2024 · Modified: May 31, 2024 by Allianna Moximchalk · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

    Mint Smoothie

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    This green healthy Mint Smoothie is perfect for all of your breakfast and snacking needs. It is naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and dates with the perfect splash of peppermint. This green smoothie recipe is paleo, Whole30, and AIP friendly. With this healthy smoothie only taking a few minutes to prep it is perfect for the times you need something quick and ready to go! We like to prep this recipe in advance at the start of the week for our breakfasts. 

    Six mint smoothies in a wire rack and garnished with fresh flowers and chocolate chips.

    This smoothie is a great after school snack or a quick breakfast for busy mornings and will remind you of the shamrock shake you grew up enjoying. Green smoothies are a great way to assist in getting additional daily value of nutrients with a beautiful green color. This is a great recipe to simply enjoy as a refreshing drink or you can turn this into a delicious smoothie bowl.

    Smoothies are a great way to get nutrients but also allows you to mask the flavors of vegetables so that kids will still enjoy them as well. Additional smoothie recipes I love are: Orange Creamsicle Smoothie, Broccoli Smoothie, Mango Strawberry Banana Smoothie, Strawberry Banana Smoothie Bowl, Banana Cream Smoothie, Pineapple and Mango Smoothie, Dairy Free Pumpkin Spice Smoothie, Homemade Elderberry Syrup, and Strawberry Blueberry Smoothie.

    If you are making this recipe for breakfast and want to pair it with another fun breakfast food, check out my Banana Chia Pudding.

    Jump to:
    • Why You Will Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Substitutions and Variations
    • Step by Step Instructions
    • Expert Tips
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Other Dairy Free Smoothie Recipes You Will Love
    • Are you interested in a guide of my go to healthy alternatives?
    • Mint Chocolate Smoothie

    Why You Will Love This Recipe

    • This easy mint smoothie recipe is delicious and easy to make with simple healthy ingredients. This recipe is my favorite way and easy way to get healthy nutrients into any age with great flavor.
    • Kids will love this recipe as well! It is a great recipe for a quick after school snack or easy breakfast recipe.
    • This recipe is naturally paleo, Whole30, AIP friendly, soy free, gluten free, dairy free, and refined sugar free.
    • If you enjoy this recipe, you would also like my Banana Peach Smoothie recipe as well!
    • For additional crunch, you could turn this easy mint smoothie recipe into a smoothie bowl and top with my Grain Free Granola for additional nutrients and crunch.
    • This recipe will be ready to enjoy in less than 5 minutes and will only have one dirty dish.

    Ingredients

    Mint smoothie ingredients in small glass bowls on a silver tray.
    • Fresh spinach-This is what makes this smoothie green! You can for sure use other greens but note that different kinds of greens may throw the flavor off, for example kale can be bitter so it may need more bananas and dates to mask the taste. 
    • Peppermint oil-I love baking and cooking with essential oil; however it is important to note that not all oils are created equally. I only use Doterra’s peppermint oils. DO NOT BUY RANDOM OILS OFF OF THE INTERNET, it is important the ones you purchase are approved for human consumption. 
    • Dates & Bananas-This is what sweetens this recipe. I love the combo of dates and bananas because it is oh so delicious. 
    • Coconut milk-Coconut milk is my go to milk for AIP and Whole30 baking and cooking. I like the Trader Joe’s brand because it is free of any additives and just pure coconut. You can use the dairy-free milk of your choice such as almond milk, soy milk, or oat milk.
    • Vital Proteins-I love adding collagen peptides. Collagen is great for the gut and joints. I ONLY use this brand. 

    Optional Mint Smoothie Add In’s:

    • Chocolate Chips– I like Enjoy Life, however if you are doing AIP check out this homemade “chocolate” chip recipe. 
    • Fresh Fruit-I like fresh raspberries. 

    See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

    Substitutions and Variations

    • If you want to add additional nutrients, you can add your favorite protein powder or greek yogurt to make this recipe more filling.
    • For additional toppings, you could add chia seeds, frozen cauliflower, cacao powder, cacao nibs, or fresh nuts to the smoothie.
    • If you use peppermint extract instead of peppermint oil, it will not be a one for one measurement swap.
    • You can add healthy fats to this recipe by adding avocado for additional nutrients.
    • Turn this recipe into a pineapple mint smoothie by adding frozen or fresh pineapple to the mixture.

    This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions and variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turns out in the comments below!

    Step by Step Instructions

    Mint smoothie ingredients blended into smooth mixture in a smoothie base.

    Photo 1: Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender except the chocolate chips and blend. Add chocolate (or carob chips) on top.

    Expert Tips

    • Tip # 1: Once you start blending, you will want to scrape down the sides of the high speed blender and then pulse once more.
    • Tip # 2: To save additional time savings, you can pre measure the ingredients other than the coconut milk into small freezer bags. This way you can just dump the ingredients into the blender, add the milk, and blend. This will allow for even more time savings since you can bulk buy at your grocery store to stock up on the smoothie bags.
    • Tip # 3: If the smoothie is too thin, you can additional ice or frozen vegetables to help thicken to achieve a creamy texture. If the smoothie is too thick, you can add additional coconut milk. I like to use frozen banana in this recipe so that the smoothie consistency is thicker.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can I drink smoothies on the Whole30 and AIP diets?

    The short answer is that food in its original form is always preferred because the chewing process helps us better digest our food, however sometimes we need to change things up. When drinking smoothies, make sure you are chewing it too or taking digestive enzymes to assist in the digestion process. As far as drinking smoothies on the Whole30, it is important that the smoothie is just not fruit and has either collagen and/ or greens in it too. 

    What are the nutrients of spinach?

    Spinach is a great source of iron, vitamin C, vitamin E, potassium, and magnesium.

    Is there a high-powered blender you recommend?

    I love the Ninja blender. It is great quality and lasts a long time. I love all of the attachments so there are multiple uses.

    How can I store the leftovers of this easy mint smoothie?

    I suggest drinking this smoothie within 3-4 days to ensure freshness. Be sure to shake it up prior to eating. You will want to store this in an air tight container in the refrigerator.

    Mint smoothies in glass cups in a metal stand that are garnished with fresh flowers.

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    Mint Chocolate Smoothie

    Course Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes minutes
    Servings 4 people
    Author Allianna Moximchalk
    448kcal
    Cost $4
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    Equipment

    • high speed blender

    Ingredients

    • 3 pitted dates
    • 2 cups spinach
    • 3 ripe bananas
    • 1 can coconut milk Trader Joe's brand is the best.
    • 4 drops peppermint oil I like using Doterra. Not all oils are the same, see notes above about edible oils.
    • 4 scoops vital proteins collagen peptides omit for vegan

    OPTIONAL:

    • 1/4 cup chocolate chips Omit for Whole30 & Use carob chips for AIP. See notes above.
    • fresh raspberries to top off

    Instructions

    • Place all ingredients in a blender except the chocolate chips and blend. Add chocolate (or carob chips) on top.

    Notes

    Storage: This recipe can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days. 
    Nutrition: The for this recipe is an estimate and the calorie count is not guaranteed.  It is based on 4 servings. 
    Servings: This recipe should yield 4 servings. 
    This quick and easy AIP & paleo smoothie is perfect for all of your breakfast and snacking needs.
    Serving: 1glass | Calories: 448kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 515mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1488IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 5mg
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    Comments

    1. Lori says

      February 17, 2022 at 6:28 pm

      5 stars
      These smoothies are really good! Healthy and perfect for St. Pattys! Cant wait to make these again in March 🙂

      Reply
      • Allianna Moximchalk says

        February 17, 2022 at 6:33 pm

        Thanks for taking time to review!

        Reply
    2. Jamie says

      March 18, 2021 at 7:20 pm

      5 stars
      I made this for my son and I for St. Patricks Day. My son and I absolutely loved it. Much healthier than the fast food shamrock shake we used to get. I might try freezing my banana’s next time to make it an ice cream consistency. This was definitely a winner in my house!

      Reply
      • allianna says

        March 18, 2021 at 11:43 pm

        This makes me so happy to hear Jamie! I am glad you enjoyed it 🙂

        Reply
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