Chocolate Mint Dessert Smoothie Recipe
Healthy ingredients with a smidge of something naughty make this smoothie a perfect after-dinner treat.
By:
Caroline Shannon-Karasik
Ingredients
1/2 Bartlett, Bosc or Anjou pear
1/2 avocado, peeled and pitted
1/3 cup dairy-free milk (almond, coconut, hemp, etc.)
1/2 tablespoon raw cacao powder
1 fresh mint leaf
2 small scoops dairy-free mint chocolate chip ice cream (optional)
Instructions
Blend pear, avocado, milk, cacao powder and mint in a high-speed blender.
Divide mixture between two glasses.
Top each with a scoop of ice cream, if desired.
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