Peppermint Smoothie
Get a refreshing start to your day with a peppermint smoothie. It's filled with fruits and veggies like zucchini and pineapple, plus a handful of fresh mint.
Servings: 1 smoothie
Calories: 223kcal
Ingredients
- 1 (125 g) small zucchini, cubed (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup (35 g) baby spinach
- ¾ cup (106 g) frozen pineapple
- ¼ cup packed mint leaves
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ¾ cup (170 g) milk, add more as needed
Instructions
- In a blender add your smoothie ingredients: zucchini, spinach, pineapple, mint leaves, peppermint extract, and milk.
- Blend until smooth, adding more milk as needed to achieve desired consistency.
Recommended Equipment
Notes
- Frozen fruit: Use one frozen fruit or veggie for best texture. If using fresh pineapple, opt for frozen zucchini slices.
- Liquid: Milk can be your favorite milk, like cows milk, almond milk, or oat milk. It can also be substituted with your favorite smoothie liquid, like water or green tea.
- Extras: Add extras like 1 tablespoon of flaxseed or chia seeds, a scoop of protein powder, or a spoonful of your favorite nut butter if desired.
Nutrition Estimate
Serving: 1smoothie | Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 114mg | Potassium: 1154mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 4051IU | Vitamin C: 106mg | Calcium: 330mg | Iron: 2mg