Mint Chip Smoothie

Tucked beneath a very convincing ice cream-like flavor, a wealth of beneficial spinach awaits you in this smoothie. It’s so good it almost makes a person wonder why spinach isn’t used in all minty treats. I love how the cacao nibs provide a bit of dark-chocolate crunch without being overpowering. Reprinted with permission from Superfood Smoothies* © 2013 by Julie Morris, Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. Photography by Julie Morris.

Makes: Two 18 -ounce servings

• 2 cups frozen spinach
• 2 cups frozen bananas
• 1⁄4 cup raw cashews
• 3 tablespoons cacao nibs
• 2 tablespoons (packed) fresh mint leaves, minced
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups rice milk (original variety)
• 1⁄2 cup coconut water
• Sweetener, to taste (optional)

Blend all the ingredients together until smooth. Taste, and sweeten as desired.

Superfood Boost: Add 1/4 teaspoon chlorella (or to taste)

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