Mint Matcha Smoothie (Healthy Shamrock Shake)
Mint Matcha Smoothie - a.k.a. a healthy Shamrock Shake! Loaded with vitamins and healthy fats, this dairy free, refined sugar free smoothie is a delicious treat you can indulge in without the guilt.
Servings: 2
Calories: 286kcal
Ingredients
- 1 frozen banana
- ½ avocado
- 1-2 teaspoon matcha green tea powder
- 1 cup light coconut milk (plus more to thin, if needed)
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract*
- 1 cup baby kale or spinach
- 1-2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (optional)
- handful of ice cubes
- dairy-free whipped topping (optional)
- dairy-free chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Purée all ingredients in a high speed blender until smooth. Add additional milk, if needed, to thin.
- Pour into a glass and garnish with dairy free whipped topping and chocolate chips, if desired.
Notes
*I'm not a huge lover of mint. I think ¼ teaspoon of mint extract is just enough, but if you like a more prominent mint flavor, feel free to add a bit more.
~Nutrition facts calculated with 2 teaspoons matcha and 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, but without toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 704mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 2100IU | Vitamin C: 49.5mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2.2mg