Fresh Vanilla Mint Smoothie

Serves 1 5 minute prep time

By Angela Simpson on May 11, 2021

Chill out with peppermint tea and fresh mint leaves in this Vanilla Mint Smoothie. Want to take it to the next level? Add in a handful of fresh greens!

Ingredients

1 serving Vanilla Vega® Essentials
or Vanilla Vega® Protein & Greens
1 cup chilled peppermint tea
1 frozen peeled banana
¼ cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
1 tsp vanilla extract
2-3 drops peppermint extract
1 handful mild-tasting greens such as spinach or romaine (optional)
6 ice cubes

Preparation

Add all ingredients except ice to your blender and blend until smooth.
Blend in the ice cubes until no chunks remain.
Pour into a glass and serve.

Angela Simpson

Angela Simpson is a Holistic Wellness Coach and Culinary Nutrition Expert living in Los Angeles, California. Her blog, My Fresh Perspective is a destination for healthy whole food recipes, nutrition and fitness tips, personal development and all things holistic health. Her mission is to use her professional training and personal experiences to educate and inspire as many women as possible to live their best lives.