Description
Cool mint chocolate smoothie bowls bring refreshing indulgence to breakfast or dessert. Creamy blended goodness topped with crunchy chocolate chips and fresh mint leaves creates a delightful treat you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 bananas (frozen and sliced)
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1/2–3/4 cup milk (almond, oat, or regular milk)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 6–8 fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 1–2 teaspoons sweetener (honey or maple syrup)
Toppings:
- 1 tablespoon chocolate chips or cacao nibs
- 1 tablespoon shredded coconut
- 1 tablespoon sliced almonds or crushed nuts
- 2 tablespoons granola
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Freeze ripe bananas in advance, cutting them into chunks to ensure a velvety smooth base for the smoothie bowl.
- Gather a high-powered blender and combine the frozen banana pieces with vibrant spinach, rich cocoa powder, fragrant fresh mint leaves, and your preferred milk alternative.
- Activate the blender at high speed, processing until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform consistency. If the blend appears too thick, gradually introduce additional milk to achieve the desired texture.
- Perform a quick taste test, carefully evaluating the mint and chocolate intensity. Delicately adjust the flavor profile by incorporating extra mint leaves for a more pronounced herbal note or supplementing with cocoa powder to enhance the chocolate depth.
- Carefully transfer the emerald-green smoothie mixture into serving bowls, using a spatula to create an even, elegant surface.
- Embellish the smoothie bowl with an artistic arrangement of chocolate chips, delicate shredded coconut, and crunchy granola, creating a visually appealing and textually diverse topping layer.
- Consume immediately to savor the optimal temperature, texture, and flavor complexity of this refreshing mint chocolate creation.
Notes
- Freeze bananas completely before blending to achieve an ultra-creamy, ice cream-like consistency without diluting flavor.
- Use fresh mint leaves sparingly, as they can quickly overpower the chocolate notes; start with a few leaves and adjust gradually.
- Swap regular milk with alternatives like almond, oat, or coconut milk to create dairy-free and vegan-friendly versions of the smoothie bowl.
- For added protein and thickness, incorporate a scoop of plant-based protein powder or Greek yogurt during blending to enhance nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg