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Chocolate Maca Mint Vega Protein Smoothie

Chocolate Maca Mint Vega Protein Smoothie

This chocolate maca mint Vega protein smoothie is vegan and GF, and tastes like choc-mint cookie dough. This is a protein-rich breakfast or workout shake. 

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 16-ounce glasses
Author Tess Masters

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (480ml) unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 cup (45g) Vega One chocolate protein powder (1 scoop)
  • 1/2 cup (70g) raw unsalted cashews, soaked and drained
  • 1/3 cup (30g) rolled oats
  • 2 tablespoons raw almond butter
  • 1 teaspoon gelatinized maca powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon natural mint extract, plus more to taste
  • 2 medium-sized frozen sliced bananas
  • 1 cup (125g) ice cubes

optional boosters:

Instructions

  1. Throw all of the ingredients into your blender (including any boosters) and blast on high for 30 to 60 seconds until smooth and creamy. Tweak mint to taste. 

Recipe Notes

*Probiotic Powder - I add 1/2 teaspoon of probiotic powder to all smoothies to replenish stores of healthy bacteria for immunity, digestion, detox, and to balance the acidic effects of high-sugar fruits and other sweeteners. The really potent probiotics require refrigeration. If you have capsules, break the shell and release the powder. Unsweetened probiotic-rich liquids like kefirs (water, coconut water, milk varieties) or kombucha make wonderful health-promoting additions to shakes, too.

*Celtic Sea Salt - I add a pinch (or more) of this alkalizing, mineral-rich salt to all smoothies to boost the natural flavor of fruits and veggies; temper the acidity of sweet fruits and sweeteners; stimulate the lymphatic system; replenish electrolytes; aid digestion; and help the body access energy. I do not recommend adding common table salt which is generally heated to extreme temperatures, iodized, bleached, processed, and refined. This salt does not have the same benefits. If you have a health condition that requires you to limit your sodium intake consult your doctor before adding salt to your smoothies.

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