Description
This simple creamy vegan peppermint patty smoothie adds a fresh, bright kick to your morning or snack time! It's filled with nourishing ingredients and energetic peppermint that makes you smile at first sip.
Ingredients
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For the smoothie
- 1 cup frozen riced cauliflower (unflavored)
- 1 cup unsweetened, plain almond milk (or plant-based milk of choice)
- 1/4 cup raw blanched slivered almonds (or sub raw cashews)
- 6 soft Medjool dates, pitted
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract (not mint)*
- 2 cups ice cubes
Optional Smoothie Boosters
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
- baby spinach (this will obviously impact the color but the mint flavor hides the taste of spinach REALLY well so it is a good option here)
Garnish ideas
- 1/4 cup vegan dark chocolate drizzle (melt chocolate with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil to make a quick and easy "magic shell" for the top
- vegan york peppermint patties
- fresh mint
Instructions
- Add cauliflower, almond milk, almonds, dates and peppermint extract to a high speed blender. Add any desired smoothie boosters to the blender as well. Blend on the highest speed for at least 30 seconds until smooth and creamy.
- Add 1 cup of ice and blend again until smooth. Taste and add another cup of ice if a frostier smoothie is desired (I love a frosty smoothie personally and always add the second cup of ice). Blend again until perfectly smooth and creamy. Pour into 2 glasses and garnish as desired. I love to add a chocolate drizzle overtop for an authentic chocolate/peppermint combo.
Equipment
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*Mint extract or mint flavor has a more spearmint flavor. For an authentic peppermint patty flavor you want peppermint extract.
The chocolate will harden quickly so I like to keep the melted chocolate nearby and drizzle it overtop as I enjoy the smoothie so I get melty chocolate in every bite.
- Prep Time: 5
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blender