Chocolate Peppermint Superfood Smoothie

Last Updated on January 31, 2025 by Christin Gillespie

This Chocolate Peppermint Superfood Smoothie is a healthy protein recipe that is full of festive flavors. It’s rich in cacao, high in plant protein, packed with energizing superfoods, & loaded with peppermint essence. Enjoy as a post workout breakfast to get into the holiday spirit!

The holidays are here & I’m back with another festive smoothie creation!

This Chocolate Peppermint Superfood Smoothie recipe is an over-the-top combination of my Chocolate Superfood Protein Smoothie & my Chocolate Peppermint Protein Smoothie. Both are delicious in their own right, but this one is next level.

Not only does this deck the halls decadent protein drink tastes like a treat, but it’s also jam packed with plant protein, rich cacao, energizing superfoods, & a hint of peppermint!

At first sip, you’ll be in the Christmas spirit!

Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Peppermint Smoothie

• Loaded with Superfoods: For added nutrition, without compromising the taste!
• Perfect Protein Smoothie: This Chocolate Peppermint Superfood Smoothie recipe features over 30 grams of plant-based protein & is a great festive post workout treat.
• Nutritious Holiday Treat: Swap your holiday dessert with this protein-rich & healthy chocolate peppermint smoothie! It embodies all of the flavors that you love in a traditional dessert, without the sugar crash.

Peppermint Health Benefits

The star of this holiday blend is the peppermint extract. It provides our chocolate superfood protein smoothie recipe with that extra festive flavor. Not only is peppermint super tasty, but it provides many benefits. In fact, peppermint can be used as a remedy for just about anything…

• Aids Digestion: Peppermint can be considered the tummy whisper. It’s been shown to relieve several digestive issues, such as constipation, diarrhea, nausea, & IBS. 
• Pain Reliever: From muscle soreness to headaches, peppermint has mild pain relieving effects.
• Full of Antioxidants: Loaded with antioxidants to reduce the activity of free radicals in the body.
• Anti-Bacterial: The compounds found in peppermint help fight bad breath, cavities, & several infectious germs.
• Boost Energy: Needing a wake-up call without caffeine? Peppermint can help keep you awake during the day & think more clearly.

Ingredients

• Organic Liquids: A combination of organic unsweetened non-dairy milk & organic coconut water is the perfect duo to get things blended.
• Organic Chia Seeds: Organic chia seeds add omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, & so much more! etc.
• Organic Ground Flax Seeds: Organic ground flax seeds adds a great little boost of fiber & minerals.
• Organic Cacao Powder: It’s the perfect addition to make this protein smoothie chocolatey! To be clear, cacao powder is different from regular dutch cocoa powder. Check out this Cacao Powder 101 post to learn more!
• Organic Vanilla Plant Protein: Adding a scoop of protein powder helps to keep you full & satisfied longer. When selecting a protein powder brand, it’s crucial to look at the protein content & most importantly, the ingredients. Check out this Cleanest Plant-Based & Vegan Protein Powders post to learn what to look for, the best brands, as well the recommended daily protein intake.
• Organic Superfoods: More specifically, organic gelatinized maca powder, organic mesquite, organic lucuma powder, & organic tocus. If you only have a few of these incredible superfoods on hand, use it, but if you don’t have any of these, this smoothie will still be incredible without them. Super confused on superfoods? Check out this Superfoods 101 post!
• Organic Peppermint Extract: The most essential ingredient to achieve that peppermint flavor. A little goes a long way! 
• Sea Salt: A healthy pinch of sea salt is rich in a ton of minerals & beautifully enhances the flavor.
• Organic Frozen Banana: It’s best to use a frozen banana to create that super thick & creamy texture.

How To Make

• Blend the Liquids & Powders: First, add the liquids, seeds, cacao, plant protein, superfoods, peppermint extract, & sea salt, to a high-speed blender. Blend these ingredients until smooth.
• Blend the Frozen Ingredients. Next, add in the frozen banana. Blend until smooth & creamy. If needed, you can pause the blender, remove the lid, & scrape down the sides so that everything is fully incorporated. You may need to add a little more liquid depending on how thick/thin you like your smoothies.
• Serve. Pour into a chilled glass & enjoy!

Optional Smoothie Add-Ins

Feel free to truly make this blend your own! Here are a few suggestions to amp-up this healthy Chocolate Peppermint Superfood Smoothie recipe:

• Organic Hemp Seeds: Add in a tablespoon of organic hemp seeds for a boost of healthy fats, protein, omegas & minerals.
• Organic Coconut Yogurt: Add some creaminess to this smoothie with a scoop of coconut yogurt.
• Organic Cacao Nibs: Wanting a little crunch to your smoothie? Add anywhere between 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon of organic cacao nibs. Simply add organic cacao nibs at the last minute to your smoothie, then blend once more. 
• Organic Greens: You can get your greens in too in this chocolate superfood protein smoothie. They blend easily & you can’t really taste them. Plus, greens are packed with so many minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants. Spinach, kale, swiss chard, mustard greens, collard greens, or mixed greens all work. 

Tips for Making the Perfect Chocolate Protein Smoothie

Interested in how to make the absolute perfect Chocolate Peppermint Superfood Smoothie recipe? As someone who makes smoothies daily, here are my TOP tips:

1. Use Frozen Fruit: Adding a frozen to this smoothie is the only way to go! The ice from the frozen banana adds thickness to the smoothie.
2. Adjust Liquid Amount: If you find that your smoothie is too thick to blend, not to worry! Just add a bit more liquid, blend, open the cover, scrape down the sides if needed, & blend again. And when possible, always use a larger high-speed blender instead, as it will blend the ingredients much better.
3. How To Make: Add your liquid first & blend your powders first, before adding your frozen ingredients. This is my personal favorite way of preparing my smoothies. By blending the liquid & powders first, it ensures that your powders blend completely.
4. Smoothie Blending Tip: Start your blender on low to medium speed. If you blend the smoothie too quickly from the beginning, it’s really hard for the blender to properly blend the frozen ingredients – so start lower & then gradually increase the speed.
5. Chill Your Glass: There’s nothing better than a cold smoothie, in this case, a adaptogenic milkshake. Put your serving glass in the fridge or freezer while you’re making your smoothie to ensure a chilled smoothie with every sip.

Smoothie FAQ’s

Do I have to use a frozen banana?

The frozen banana in this recipe gives the smoothie a thick & creamy texture. If using a fresh banana, be sure to add a handful of ice cubes to achieve a cold smoothie. However, if you’re looking to remove the banana altogether, because you’re allergic or simply don’t like them, you can replace it with ½ cup of frozen zucchini, frozen cauliflower, frozen coconut, or frozen avocado chunks. If you elect to make this a banana-free smoothie, I recommend adding one organic medjool date to maintain its sweetness.

Is it healthy to have a smoothie?

Duh! I wouldn’t post something that was unhealthy. Having a smoothie full of protein, healthy fats, & superfoods, for a post workout breakfast is great because you’ll be getting essential vitamins, nutrients, & protein, first thing. However, some smoothies on the market or on the web can be loaded with tons of fruit, added sugar, & nonsense, making them a less healthy option. 

What is the best protein powder to use?

I used an organic vanilla plant protein powder for this chocolate superfood smoothie recipe. When selecting a protein powder brand, it’s crucial to look at the protein content & most importantly, the ingredients. Check out thisCleanest Plant-Based & Vegan Protein Powders post to learn what to look for, the best brands, as well the recommended daily protein intake.

How can I add protein without using protein powder?

To increase the protein content of this smoothie, you can add a tablespoon or two of organic raw almond butter or organic raw cashew butter, without changing the taste too much.

Do I have to add superfoods?

Even though this is Chocolate Peppermint Superfood Smoothie recipe, you are not required to add them. However, I do recommend looking into them, as there are incredible benefits of consuming them on a regular basis. And if you only have a couple of superfood powders, that’s great! Use what you’ve got for this smoothie recipe. For additional superfood information, be sure to check out this superfood post!

Can I make this smoothie recipe in advance?

Yes! Feel free to make this healthy chocolate superfood protein smoothie recipe as is or double it for later. Check out this How to Prepare Smoothies in Advance post to achieve the best results.

More Chocolate Peppermint Protein Recipes You’ll Love

• Creamy Cacao Superfood Peppermint Smoothie
• Chocolate Peppermint Protein Smoothie
• Healthy Chocolate Peppermint Milkshake
• Peppermint Hot Chocolate Smoothie
• Chocolate Peppermint Avocado Protein Pudding
• Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie
• Peppermint Mocha Smoothie

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Xoxo.

Christin.

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