Creamy Vegan Peppermint Patty Smoothie (paleo)

Ingredients in Vegan Peppermint Patty Smoothie

This is a really simple smoothie base that lets the peppermint flavor take center stage!

• Plant-based milk - Any kind will work here! I love almond milk when I make this recipe.
• Frozen riced cauliflower - You can find this at most grocery stores in the frozen vegetable section!
• Raw blanched slivered almonds - Raw cashews would also be delicious here.
• Medjool dates - Double check that they're pitted before throwing them in the blender!
• Peppermint extract - Not mint extract! Mint has more of a spearmint flavor, so I've found that peppermint is better in this smoothie.

Plant-Based Milk in Smoothies

Any of your favorite plant-based milks would work well in this smoothie! I have a recipe for Homemade Almond Milk that's super creamy and delicious. You could also use Oat Milk or Homemade Cashew Milk! In a pinch you could even use water.

Riced Cauliflower in Smoothies

This is kind of a smoothie secret ingredient superpower! Frozen riced cauliflower is kind of like spinach...it might seem weird at first, but it actually blends into the smoothie without any strong flavor. It adds tons of fabulous nutrition and luxurious creaminess to this drink! Cauliflower is nutrient-rich and low in calories while offering dietary fiber, vitamin C, and folic acid.

Naturally Sweetened Peppermint Patty Smoothie

I used soft Medjool dates to sweeten this smoothie! Dates come from a date palm tree and are naturally “dehydrated.”  They are naturally sweet, moist, juicy, and have a distinct caramel flavor.  From a health perspective, they have amazing benefits. They contain loads of fiber which aids in weight loss, digestion and heart health.  Dates are fat-free, sodium-free and cholesterol-free while also containing nutritious vitamins and minerals including zinc, copper, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B6, niacin, calcium, iron and vitamin K. Dates also contain 50% more potassium than a banana (weight for weight)! Potassium builds muscles, regulates your heartbeat, controls fluid balances and breaks down carbohydrates. All of these benefits in a sweetening ingredient?! I love it.

Best Smoothie Boosters

All of these add-ins are optional for this smoothie, but they add some really wonderful nutritional benefits. Take a personal inventory of what it feels like your body needs and add boosters accordingly!

• Chia seeds are low in calories and offer important nutrients including essential fatty acids (omega-3 and 6), antioxidants, and minerals such as calcium, iron, and magnesium.  They are also rich in fiber that helps you feel full longer and promotes digestive health.
• Hemp seeds (or hemp hearts) are a really great way to add plant-based protein and essential fatty acids. They have a nutty flavor that is SO delicious in smoothies! Hemp seeds also contain vitamin E, potassium, iron, and calcium. Whole hemp seeds are also high in fiber, making them good for your tummy!
• Baby spinach will change the color of your smoothie, but it's a great way to add leafy greens into your cup! You really can’t taste spinach in a smoothie like this one. Spinach is high in vitamins C, K, and A. It also has folate, manganese, magnesium, and iron.

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Also be sure to try my recipe for homemade vegan peppermint patties. It is just 5 ingredients and SO creamy, dreamy!