**Peppermint Chocolate Smoothie Recipe**
Dive into the festive spirit with this delightful Peppermint Chocolate Smoothie, a perfect match for the indulgence of the Double Chocolate Espresso Smoothie. It’s creamy, naturally sweet, and gives you just the right energy boost, whether as a snack or a holiday dessert.
The blend of peppermint and chocolate is a favorite of mine—it’s reminiscent of the peppermint avocado pudding from my first cookbook, *Joyous Health*. To make this smoothie more filling and nutritious, I added Genuine Health’s organic fermented protein powder. Each scoop delivers 20g of plant-based, easily digestible protein that supports gut health.
I’ve chosen simple ingredients, hoping you have them all at home, just like I did. If peppermint oil isn’t something you usually have, fresh peppermint works perfectly as a substitute.
Here’s the recipe:
**Ingredients (Serves 1 large smoothie or 2 small ones):**
Feel free to share this rich smoothie with a loved one or enjoy it all by yourself!
This recipe is featured in Genuine Health’s Healthy for the Holidays Ebook, available here.
I love experimenting with holiday-themed recipes and hope to share more with you. Happy Holidays!
**Smoothie Tips:**
This smoothie is wonderfully thick and can be enjoyed as a smoothie bowl topped with homemade grain-free granola.
Discovering why shakes used to cause bloating was eye-opening for me—it turns out the key is the fermentation process in protein powder. I’ve always found vegan options taste a bit off because they lacked fermentation.
**Oat Milk Choices:**
Joy, what oat milk do you recommend? Currently, we buy Earth’s Own unsweetened original, but it contains canola oil, which I’m unsure about.
That’s interesting! I use Earth’s Own oat milk too, and it actually contains sunflower oil, not canola. I avoid canola oil due to its extensive processing, but why the discrepancy there? I usually buy the non-refrigerated version and store it in the fridge after opening.
Great to hear you love this smoothie! It’s truly delicious with a consistently smooth and creamy texture.
Clarification: It’s indeed sunflower oil, not canola—my mistake. The ‘naked version’ without the oil wasn’t as tasty as the original. Since sunflower oil seems alright to me, we’ll continue using it. Can’t wait to try this smoothie as a way to boost our 5-year-old’s intake of fats and proteins. Thanks, Joy!
Glad everything’s cleared up! I don’t typically use sunflower oil for cooking or baking, but it’s fine in an organic product since I don’t consume oat milk often—only occasionally in smoothies and baking.
**Nutritional Info:**
Hi! This smoothie looks fantastic! I’m curious about the calorie content, as I’ve been focusing on healthy eating to lose weight. Any tips would be appreciated!
Hi Mody, you can easily enter the ingredients into an app like “MyFitnessPal” for a calorie count. However, I don’t recommend calorie counting alone for weight loss, as not all calories are equal. You might want to join my 21 Days to Joyous Health program in January for more guidance on healthy weight management.
**Blog Feedback:**
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