Mint Choc Chip Mylkshake

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It might seems like a LOT of fresh mint in this vegan milkshake smoothie – but trust me, it’s perfect! The blend of white almond butter and water makes a super convenient almond milk. And don’t forget you’ll need a spoon for the yummy chocolate chips that sink to the bottom of the glass! Mmmm…

NOTE: you absolutely need to use a high-powered blender for this recipe. I use a basic model Vitamix. This is the blender every food blogger seems to use – and for good reason – it is genuinely a superb machine and can blend virtually anything. Taking the leap to buy one is an investment – but a wise one in my view. I use mine every day for smoothies, pestos and soups!

[ingredients title=”Ingredients”]

• 2 cups water
• 4 tbsp white almond butter
• 8 sprigs garden mint, leaves removed, stalks discarded
• 2 tbsp raw cacao
• 2 frozen bananas
• 3 tbsp semisweet vegan chocolate chips

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[directions title=”Directions”]

• Wash the mint leaves, check for any thicker leaf stalks and remove. 
• Add the mind leaves to the blender along with almond butter, water, frozen banana and cacao powder.
• Run your Vitamix [or other high powered blender] on full speed for 60-90 seconds for a super-smooth mix. 
• Add choc chips and pulse until chopped into small chips
• Serve with a sprig of mint, and enjoy!

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Make this vegan milkshake smoothie thicker by reducing the water or increasing the banana, and serve as a smoothie bowl, topped with strawberries, roasted almonds – and more chocolate chips. Yum!

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