Recipe by Chris Newport, Nutritionist and Head Coach

What’s the first ingredient one would assume is in a milkshake? ICE CREAM. Don’t get me wrong…ice cream has its place in the world (moderation anyone?). But when you want a healthy meal replacement on a more regular basis, the sugar’s gotta go. Here’s the guiltless version of a thick and delicious peppermint chocolate milkshake that will balance your blood sugar by using belly-flattening fats from avocado made in my favorite Vitamix.

Plus, you’ll appreciate the brain boosting flavonoids from the cocoa and potassium punch from the dates.

Don’t like peppermint? Use your favorite extract (almond or vanilla work great here). And with a nice combination of protein, fat and carbohydrates, you’ll be satisfied for hours!

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Guiltless Peppermint Chocolate Milkshake

Course Beverages

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings person

Calories

Ingredients

3/4 cup milk organic 1%, 2% or whole dairy or unsweetened non-dairy milk
2 dates, pitted or sweetener of choice
1 scoop protein powder like Klean Isolate (optional)
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
1 T cocoa powder
1/4 avocado, peeled and pitted
ice optional

Instructions

Blend all ingredients, except ice, in a high powered blender like a Vitamix for several minutes until smooth.
Add ice, blend to desired thickness, serve and enjoy.

Notes

*To save time and soften dates for easier blending, place all ingredients in the blender, except ice, in the fridge up 24 hours before blending.

Using myfitnesspal.com and whole milk:

401 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated, 4g monounsaturated, 1g polyunsaturated), 52g carbs, 29g protein, 8g fiber

Made with unsweetened almond milk:

311 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated, 5g monounsaturated, 1g polysaturated), 44g carbs, 23g protein, 8g fiber