My brother Mike inspired this recipe, which was initially based on a joke. He loves spicy foods and said I should throw a jalapeño from the garden into a smoothie. We did it—and we liked it! The punch of the jalapeño is subdued by the creaminess of the avocado and the freshness of the mint.
MEAN GREEN JALAPEÑO SMOOTHIE
Makes: 1 serving
Serving size: 1 smoothie
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: none
INGREDIENTS
1 cup baby spinach
1 sprig of mint
1⁄4 avocado
2 whole pitted dates
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1 tsp chopped jalapeño
1⁄2 tsp pure vanilla extract
dash of freshly squeezed lime juice
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
DIRECTIONS
1 In a blender on high speed, blend the spinach, mint, avocado, and dates until smooth.
2 Add the coconut milk in 1⁄4 cup increments, continuing to blend on high speed until smooth.
3 Add the jalapeño in 1⁄4 teaspoon increments, continuing to blend on high speed until smooth.
4 Add the vanilla, lime juice, protein powder, and as many ice cubes as desired. Continue to blend on high speed until smooth.
5 Pour the mixture into a chilled glass and serve immediately.
PREP TIP
Be careful with the amount of jalapeño you use because not all peppers have the same spiciness.
NUTRITION FACTS
per serving
350
10g
40g
25g
MEAN GREEN JALAPEÑO SMOOTHIE