Healthy Shamrock Shake

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ilovelucy711
ilovelucy711 Posts: 381 Member
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Peppermint Patty/Thin Mint Shake:
◦3/4 cup almond milk (or any kind that you like)
◦1 cup spinach, about 1 handful
◦1 frozen banana
◦2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, stems removed or 1/8 teaspoon of peppermint extract
◦1/4 tsp vanilla extract
◦1 heaping tbsp chocolate chips

1.Place all the ingredients, except chocolate chips into your blender
2.Start on low speed, and increase to high
3.Blend until smooth, about 1 min
4.Then add the chocolate chips and blend for a few seconds. Just long enough to break them down into smaller pieces.
5.Enjoy!

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  • YoungDoc2B
    YoungDoc2B Posts: 1,593 Member
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    Bump, gonna try this. Any idea on the calorie amount?
  • akoenig7
    akoenig7 Posts: 1
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    Very cool, love that it's whole foods!
  • sweetdianachka
    sweetdianachka Posts: 318 Member
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    Bump! Wonderful idea thanks!
  • akp4Him
    akp4Him Posts: 227
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    MMMMM! Sounds tempting!
  • mikey1976
    mikey1976 Posts: 1,005 Member
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    bump thanks for the idea
  • mightymom2
    mightymom2 Posts: 312 Member
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    going to try
  • tracimorris
    tracimorris Posts: 18
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    Bump
  • Reinventing_Me
    Reinventing_Me Posts: 1,053 Member
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    bump
  • michellekicks
    michellekicks Posts: 3,624 Member
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    Hmmm... I wonder about vanilla protein powder with spinach, banana, peppermint extract and a bit of cocoa powder...
  • xaMErica
    xaMErica Posts: 284 Member
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    Hmmm... I wonder about vanilla protein powder with spinach, banana, peppermint extract and a bit of cocoa powder...

    O.O Sounds delicious! This recipe and your idea!

    All I need is mint and chocolate chips!!! Since I don't drink I should get this stuff and make me one!
  • MzIrish
    MzIrish Posts: 11,917 Member
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    Mmmmmm .. I may nee to try this.
    Thanks for the idea :)
  • AnnaVee84
    AnnaVee84 Posts: 345 Member
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    yesyes awesome!
  • Italiano7
    Italiano7 Posts: 382 Member
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    BUMP
  • Fit_Is_Fabulous
    Fit_Is_Fabulous Posts: 30 Member
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    I'm guessing this is an adaptation to the shamrock shake on the Undressed Skeleton blog? http://undressedskeleton.tumblr.com/post/44873951897
  • michelefrench
    michelefrench Posts: 814 Member
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    I have all the ingredients, you rock!!! Will be my after workout treat TODAY! !
  • blisser99
    blisser99 Posts: 122 Member
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    Bump
  • dunnodunno
    dunnodunno Posts: 2,290 Member
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    Bump!
  • SomeNights246
    SomeNights246 Posts: 807 Member
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    Bump, gonna try this. Any idea on the calorie amount?

    The almond milk I buy is unsweetened, but about 30 calories per cup. A banana is typically around 90-115, depending on size. We'll assume.. 105? Fresh spinach has about 7 per cup. Mint has 2 per 2 tbsp, about. Vanilla extract.. about 10-12 for a tsp? And the chocolate chips I have in my fridge are 70 for 1 tbsp.

    So, assuming you make it with the ingredients I would have on hand... it comes to about 226. Which isn't too terribly bad. It's about the average amount I get in in my after dinner dessert.

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