Peppermint is one of my favorite flavors! I have fond memories of indulging in York peppermint patties, Girl Scout Thin Mint cookies, and those Christmas peppermint nougat candies … and, errr, not being able to stop myself from eating more and more and more.
Obviously those aren’t the most healthy food options out there …
BUT, what if you could combine this wonderful peppermint flavor with healthy eating?!!
Introducing: The Magnificent Peppermint Smoothie!
Last week I wrote about all the amazing benefits of the superfood kale. (Click here to read.) In this article I detail how the nutrients in kale will work for your body to fight against things like cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and eye-sight failure, and a myriad of other health conditions. Today, I want to show you one of the many ways that my family has chosen to incorporate this awesome vegetable into our lives. Let me share with you our peppermint smoothie!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup coconut milk (I like full-fat coconut milk because it gives a thickness that resembles ice cream! Mmmm)
- 1 Tbsp honey (or more to reach desired sweetness)
- 1-2 handfuls of kale
- 30 peppermint leaves or 1-2 drops of Peppermint essential oil
- Dark chocolate (or carob), chopped or shaved into small pieces
- A dash or two of salt
- about 10 ice cubes
Directions:
I love using the Nutri Ninja individual cup for quick and easy blending and cleanup! (Get yours here.) You could always use a regular blender as well, but you may want to double the peppermint smoothie recipe to fill the blender a bit higher.
- Toss all of your ingredients, except the ice, into the cup and blend for about 10-12 seconds. This should be enough to incorporate all the ingredients together.
- Add in the ice cubes and blend again. This addition will make the shake nice and thick and ice-creamy! (You don’t want to add the ice cubes right away, because it can cause the honey to solidify into one big glob, and not distribute the sweetness evenly)
- Stir in chocolate pieces or sprinkle on top.
- Enjoy this delicious smoothie while delighting in the fact that you’re feeding your body such nutritious food!
**Anne Warren is a wife & mother who loves blogging about healthy food (inside & out)! She has had her own health struggles throughout the years, yet she is thankful that it has brought her to a place of better health. He health struggles have helped her gain an understanding that the things she puts into her body – both physically and spiritually – will indeed have a huge effect on her overall energy and wellbeing. She shares with you here today because encouraging others is a great passion!
If you are interested in getting more of her recipes, please check out her blog at www.foodthatsatisfies.com.
