How to Make a Raw Vegan Chocolate Mint "Milkshake"

Frozen banana and avocado in this recipe adds a creamy texture and richness.

Although it may taste good, a 16 oz. milkshake has 560 calories and almost 50 percent of the recommended daily saturated fat. However, there are very tasty and much healthier alternatives to this dairy based beverage. Using raw vegan ingredients, you can make a chocolate mint smoothie out of live foods that are rich in active natural enzymes that promote good health.

Things You'll Need

• Blender
• Vegetable peeler
• 1 organic cucumber
• Knife
• 1 organic avocado
• Spoon
• 5 ounces organic baby spinach
• 1/2 cup coconut water
• 1 packet stevia
• 1 frozen organic banana
• 2 tablespoons raw cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup mint leaves plus a few sprigs for garnishing
• 4 ice cubes

Instructions

1. Wash the vegetables.

2. Prepare the cucumber and avocado by peeling and roughly chopping them.

3. Put all of the ingredients into the blender. Blend until smooth.

4. Serve immediately in tall glasses topped with a sprig of mint.

References

• Fit Day: Nutrition Information for a Milk shake
• Kristen's Raw: Cherry Chocolate Bomb Shake
• Eat Raw Vegan: Chocolate Spinach Smoothie Recipe
• Choose Veg: Chocolate Smoothie Recipe