Yup, that’s right. A vegan milkshake. Well, actually, a vegan protein shake that just happens to taste like my favorite flavor of ice cream. And, did I mention it contains spinach? And that it comes in either a low-fat or low-carb version? Don’t be shy. Pull out your blender and give one of the options below a whirl. Just be aware that you may have to fight Popeye for the first taste.
Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshake
Low Fat Version
3 ice cubes
small banana
1 scoop vegan vanilla protein powder (I use Vega) *
2-4 mint leaves or several drops peppermint extract
1 tbsp chia seeds
spinach to top of blender
unsweetened vegan milk of choice (I use vanilla almond) to blend*
Blend on high until leaves are pulverized. Then add:
1 tbsp mini semi-sweet or dark vegan chocolate chips
and blend to mix.
Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshake
Low Fat Version
Replace the banana with 1/2 an avocado.
Banana version: approx. 420 calories, 42 g carbs, 34 g protein, 11 g fat
Avocado version: approx. 420 calories, 20 g carbs, 32 protein, 21 gfat