Emerald Mint Chocolate Bowl (Printable)
A creamy blend of mint, banana, and chocolate for a vibrant, energizing breakfast or snack.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 2 ripe bananas, frozen and sliced
02 - 1 cup fresh spinach
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or non-dairy alternative
04 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
05 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
06 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
07 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
08 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Toppings
09 - 2 tablespoons mini dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs
10 - 1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
11 - 1/4 cup granola, gluten-free if necessary
12 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
13 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish
# How To Cook:
01 - Combine frozen bananas, spinach, Greek yogurt, almond milk, fresh mint leaves, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a blender container.
02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down sides of blender as needed to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
03 - Divide the blended mixture evenly between two serving bowls, using a spatula to transfer all contents.
04 - Arrange chocolate chips, sliced strawberries, granola, and shredded coconut over each bowl. Finish with fresh mint leaves for garnish.
05 - Enjoy the smoothie bowls right away while cold and the toppings remain crisp.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of mint and chocolate tastes like a thin mint cookie but keeps you full for hours
- You can prep everything in under ten minutes and feel like you ate something fancy
02 -
- If your smoothie base seems too thin, add a few more frozen banana slices and blend again
- Eat this right away because the frozen bananas melt faster than you expect
03 -
- Let your frozen bananas thaw for about 3 minutes before blending to save your blender motor
- Use a tamper if your blender has one, it makes getting that thick consistency so much easier