Healthy Mint Smoothie
This healthy mint smoothie is a creamy, refreshing twist on the classic shamrock shake, made with spinach, cottage cheese, and natural sweeteners for a nutritious and guilt-free treat.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup cottage cheese *Note: Some brands of cottage cheese can be tangy. Use a neutral-flavored variety if possible. Low-fat or full-fat options work well.
- 1 ½ cups baby spinach
- 3 tablespoons milk of choice
- 4 Medjool dates
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (or honey), plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 cups ice
Instructions
- Place cottage cheese, spinach, milk, Medjool dates, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract into a blender.
- Start blending on low speed until smooth. Stop occasionally to scrape the blender sides if necessary.
- Add the ice to the blender. Blend again, gradually increasing the speed. Stop and scrape the sides as needed until the mixture is fully smooth and creamy.
- Taste your smoothie. If you'd like it a bit sweeter, add a drizzle more of maple syrup and blend briefly.
- Pour into glasses and serve immediately. Enjoy the refreshing blast of minty goodness!