A creamy chocolate smoothie with a refreshing peppermint twist, made with frozen banana, cocoa powder, and peppermint extract.
Peppermint Chocolate Smoothie
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A creamy chocolate smoothie with a refreshing peppermint twist, made with frozen banana, cocoa powder, and peppermint extract.
Prep
7 min
Cook
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Total
7 min
Servings
1
Diet
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Ingredients
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- ¾ cup (180.0 ml)milk
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
- 1.0 mediumfrozen banana
- 1.0 tbsp (7.5 g)unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup (120.0 g)ice cubes
- pinch fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml)peppermint extract
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Instructions
- Add the milk to a high-speed blender first.
- Add the frozen banana, cocoa powder, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and a pinch of fine sea salt.
- Add the ice cubes. Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase to high and blend for 35–50 seconds, until completely smooth.
- Check consistency. Blend in 1–2 tablespoons additional milk if too thick, or a few extra ice cubes if too thin.
- Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- Use fresh peppermint extract for the best flavor. You can substitute dairy milk with any plant-based milk to make it vegan.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make peppermint chocolate smoothie?
Plan on 7 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make peppermint chocolate smoothie ahead?
Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours and shake or re-blend before drinking.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2.5 ml). You can swap in the seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean, 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder instead.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
245
Calories / serving
7.5g
Fat
40.8g
Carbs
8.7g
Protein
24.2g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~245 cal · 8g fat · 41g carbs · 9g protein · 24g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 245 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 46 min·2.7 mi·~5400 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 33 min·1.7 mi·~3300 steps
- Moderate cycling 25 min·5.0 mi
- Swimming laps 34 min
- Jogging 24 min·2.0 mi·~3850 steps
- Stair climbing 23 min·~2050 steps
- Dancing 40 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 25 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 57 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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