Ever wondered how to use protein powder? This green smoothie recipe is PACKED with protein and nutrients, but it tastes like a mint chocolate chip milkshake! It’s quick, easy and SO healthy!
Oh green smoothie recipe packed with healthy greenery and creamy, vanilla, protein-goodness, where have you been all of the 24 years of my life?
You guys. I thought that I was living in Washington until I up and made this smoothie.
And then I realized that I was living in “The Land of LIES.”
Up until my taste buds met the (really cute and stripey!!) straw, they were completely and TOTALLY anti green smoothies.
I mean, a kale salad recipe? GIMME DAT. But, kale all blender-ized up and sipped through a straw.
Umm. No thanks. I like to chew my vegetal friends please.
BUT, when I had the opportunity to make a little recipe magic with my new Blendtec Designer 725, I knew that I wanted to see how it would fare in the land of smoothie making.
Remember when Mr.FFF made his recipe debut with the pear smoothie and I told you that I am just not a smoothie sipper? I mean, unless it’s a chocolate avocado smoothie from Texanerin, that is.
WELL. The reason is because everysingletime I have ever made ANY SMOOTHIE.…it basically just turns out as icey water. It doesn’t matter if it’s a pineapple smoothie, an avocado smoothie bowl or a banana vanilla orange smoothie. THEY’RE ALL ICY.
No thank you, the sequel.
So, I wanted to see if the Blendtec would finally give me that thick, SUPA creamy texture that I was craving.
Literally. I crack myself up.
Anywhayzzz.
Well, my peepsie-doodles, when I turned it on and the power BLEW MY UTENSILS off the counter (LIKE WHOA) I knew I was in for a treat.
There was definitely no sign of the icey-icky-watery smoothies of days past. The Blendtec made this green smoothie recipe soooo CR to the EAMY.
Whatever that means.
Now, I can’t lie to you. I wasn’t even planning on adding kale because I was still a little bit 0_o about the whole leafy greens in my beverages shenanigans.
BUT, what is a mint chocolate chip smoothie if it isn’t GREEN?
ONE BIG LIE. That’s what.
Apparently I have lies on the brain today. Let’s not start getting all deep and inquisitive and wondering why that may be capeesh?
I had some leftover K-izzle (the super trendy name for kale. That I just invented) in the fridge so I decided to just DO IT. AANNND in it went.
I was nervous.
I pressed the power button. BUZZ SHRED BUZZ went the kale.
Green went the smoothie.
“SUCCESS” went the Taylor. BUT, how would it taste?
Oh, ya know, like a MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP MILKSHAKE.
But…healthy
But…kale.
Smoothie sippin’: COMMENCE.
PPPP.SSSS….I have another Christmas drink for you using the Blendtec TOMORROWZ. There’s yummy, spicy molasses goodness. FORSHADOWING.
Ingredients
- 1/4 Cup Avocado Mashed
- 1/4 Cup 2% Vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1/4 Cup Vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 Tbsp Agave
- 1/4 tsp Peppermint extract
- 3/4 Cup Unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1/2 Cup Kale firmly packed
- 1/2 Cup ice
- 1 Tbsp Mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Place all ingredients up the chocolate chips in the Blendtec and press the "smoothie function."
- Once there is only 15 seconds remaining until your smoothie is ready, stop the Blendtec and add in the chocolate chips.
- Blend on the "smoothie" setting for an additional 15 seconds and DEVOUR.
Nutrition Info:
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Charlotte Moore says
Oh how I love mint chocolate chip. YUMMY!!!
Taylor Kiser says
You and me both Charlotte!
Sonja @ practical-stewardship.com says
Hi Taylor. We LOVE smoothies here, and more than that, we love high powered blenders. I have a Vitamix and have had a BlendTec, too. Smoothies in a regular blender=chunky, uninspired. Smoothies in a high powered blender= AMAZING, SMOOTH, creamy goodness. The first year we had a Vitamix (2012), I made a different smoothie every week. My favorite is Key Lime Pie. I’ve made chocolate chip mint banana “ice cream” in the BlendTec, but as a smoothie it sounds amazing! I will make one tonight as our “salad” :). Thanks for sharing!
Taylor Kiser says
RIGHT?! I never thought that it would make THAT much difference but it totally does!
I love that you have a smoothie as a salad! I need to do that – thanks Sonja!
Melanie @ Nutritious Eats says
You crack me up. I love the mint-chic combo! And I am so excited to play with my Blendec!!
Taylor Kiser says
I ADORE THAT THING! It’s fab! Thank you friend! <3
chrysta@noshed says
Kale in a shake sounds so freakin’ delicious. Seriously girl….Im a smoothie addict and this one is being filed under “need in my face now”. So perfect esp. around the holidays when I need something fast and healthy. Very cool.
Taylor Kiser says
You haven’t tried kale in a smoothie!? I seriously thought I was the only one! GIRL, you need to try it! Please let me know if you do! Thanks Chrysta!
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
Haha, for a second I thought it might be this new epic protein powder you found but no…you once again, amazed me. Avocado AND kale? Okay you’ve got me tempted.
PS Have you tried Dymatize Elite Casein or Optimum Nutrition Casein- They both are epic when used in baking/food unlike other powders, and have really good flavours!
Taylor Kiser says
OMG I just dropped everything to come respond to this because I am OBSESSED with Optimums Casein. I actually eat it EVERY SINGLE NIGHT in this “cheesecake” (it’s in my refrigerator right now!) https://www.foodfaithfitness.com/high-protein-snack-healthy-almond-joy-cheesecake/
I like baking with casein a lot better than whey, but I know so many people don’t have it! Mega 🙁
Thanks Arman! P.s you should try the Trutein Mint chocolate though! And try that link I just showed you. Also epic with peanut butter!
Erin@WellPlated says
Made this for a morning snack with the addition of a frozen banana and a handful of fresh mint that was languishing on my counter and it was delicious and filling too!
Taylor Kiser says
Woo hoo! So glad you liked it girl – thanks!
Anna Nismiya says
Earlier I was afraid of having this due to the outrich content called the chocolate.Now feeling relaxed as saw in the web that chocolate is good for our Health. Anyways keep do share us with more related content in this website.
Bonsheu!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you!
Jill Roberts says
Wow… this looks amazing and my kids would love it. I’ll definitely try this mint chocolate green smoothie recipe and share my opinion about it. I’m also gonna pin this post on my Pinterest board my followers will love it. Thx for sharing!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank YOU!
Julia Stearns @ Healthirony says
Wow. This mint chocolate green smoothie look is the pure combination of taste, I love healthy smoothies.
Taylor Kiser says
You and me both! Thanks!
Veronica says
This is just the thing I needed after a workout on a hot summer day, it’s a quick way to refresh.
Taylor Kiser says
So glad to hear that!