Low Glycemic Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie

For those of you who do not know, I have a serious weakness when it comes to mint chocolate chip ice cream.  It has always been my favorite sweet treat.  It began as a child when my father would get me a mint chocolate chip ice cream cake every year for my birthday.  It was the best treat, and one of my fondest memories growing up.  However, in the years since discovering my candida and dairy allergies, my indulgences in this decadent dessert are few and far between...until now! 

I am so excited to have found this delicious recipe created by my sister-in-law's mother...you got that...it's my husband's brother's wife's mother (how's that for a mouthful), who is a genius at creating healthy and delicious recipes, so please check out her blog: http://atmykitchentable.org.  Anyways, I indulge in this healthier version of mint chocolate chip decadence several time a week, and it even allows me to have mint chocolate chip "ice cream" for breakfast.  Even better, it's a low glycemic index smoothie packed with super foods and protein!  I changed a few things, I use Young Living Essential Oils and only use two drops instead of three.  I also add kale.  I find it gives it a brighter green color more similar to mint chocolate chip ice cream, and I always have it on hand.  However, both of these adjustments are pure preference and convinence of what I have available in my home.  Added bonus: my three year old also loves it!

Check out the recipe in the link below:

http://atmykitchentable.org/recipes/breakfast-recipes/mint-chocolate-chip-green-smoothie/

Enjoy and Thrive!

Healthy Low Glycemic Index "Chocolate Shake" Smoothie (Dairy Free)

This recipe is based off of one of the yummy smoothies in Gwyneth Paltrow’s new cookbook, It’s All Good.  If you do not have this cookbook yet, it is worth checking out.  You can view and buy it here. (affiliate link)  Everything I have made from it has been delicious with no need to substitute any ingredients.  However, with this particular smoothie I was missing a couple of ingredients so I decided to make some substitutions and additions. J  The result is an amazing, kid-friendly, healthy smoothie that will also satisfy your sweet tooth.  It makes a great breakfast, afternoon snack or even dessert (it tastes like a scrumptious chocolate milkshake), and it is a low glycemic index smoothie.

1 Ripe Avocado (pitted and peeled)

1 Cup Coconut Water

1 Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk

1 Tbsp Ground Flaxseeds

1 Tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

1 Tbsp of your desired sweetener (Pure Raw Agave for low GI)

1 Tsp – 1 Tbsp Bee Pollen (for added allergy protection during these pollen months)

A few dashes of ground cinnamon (to taste)

A handful of ice (to desired thickness) (preferably made with filtered water)

Blend all of the ingredients in a high powered blender until smooth.  Serve and enjoy!!

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