Leprechaun Mint Smoothie ~ Shamrock Shakes Healthier Cousin

Leprechaun Mint Smoothie ~ Shamrock Shakes healthier cousin


Today is Leprechaun Day at J's school. Since St. Patrick's Day is on a Saturday this year, that is how they are celebrating the Wearing of the Green.  So, this morning J decided he wanted something green for breakfast, just to get himself in the mood.  Fair enough.  I made him his smoothie while he was getting dressed.  I slipped in some frozen spinach, (wink wink) when he wasn't looking.  He didn't say how I could make it green.  heehee  I also decided to add a little mint extract, just to give it a hint of mint.  I'm calling it the healthier cousin to the Shamrock Shake.  It certainly made my little Leprechaun very happy

Enjoy!


Leprechaun Mint Smoothie
serves one

1 cup               milk
1 scoop           vanilla whey protein powder
1/3 cup            frozen spinach (or handful of fresh)
1/2                   frozen banana, sliced
6                      ice cubes
2                      packets Equal
1/4 tsp             mint extract (or a bit more if you like it really minty)
2 drops            green food coloring (optional)

Blend all ingredients until smooth & creamy


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