I love a good green smoothie recipe. I’ve been part of the health industry since 1993 and have been whipping up healthy, yet tasty treats like this for just as long! This Keto Mint Chip Smoothie is a classic family favorite that’s perfect for St. Patrick’s day and all year round!
Make this Keto Mint Chip Smoothie on a busy morning for a quick breakfast. With a base of hemp seeds, kale, and protein powder, you can throw it together in a couple of minutes. It’s also a favorite after school snack in our house.
With no added sweeteners that spike your blood sugar this green smoothie will keep you going all morning. Unlike other smoothie recipes that have high-carbohydrate sweeteners such as honey, maple syrup, or fruit juice, this healthy keto smoothie recipe is the perfect low-carb high-fat (LCHF) recipe to start your day.
Keto Mint Chip Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 ounce kale, chopped
- 1 cup full fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
- ¼ cup egg white protein powder
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla stevia
- 1-2 cups ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
Instructions
- Place kale and coconut milk in a vitamix
- Blend on high speed for 60 seconds, until smooth
- Blend in hemp, egg white protein, peppermint, and stevia for 30 seconds
- Blend in ice
- When shake is thick and smooth, blend in chocolate chips
- Serve
Equipment
I love using hemp seeds in my smoothies for a number of reasons. First, they’re a fantastic food for the Keto Diet. Second, they’re a great dairy-free, nut-free way to add a smooth texture and rich, creamy flavor to healthy smoothie recipes. Finally, hemp seeds are high in healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
In the summer and fall, I love making this green smoothie with kale that I pick from our garden. This shake is not about hiding vegetables from your children, it’s about being able to eat something quick and hearty for breakfast that has a good dose of protein, fat, and fiber.
This keto green smoothie recipe is an oldie but goodie from the archives that I’ve simplified and updated a bit. I originally posted it in 2012.
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Pink Peppercorn and Paprika says
Any idea if chia seeds could be used instead of hemp seeds? (don’t have hemp seeds in my cupboard at the moment)
DamselflyDiary says
Chia seeds would likely thicken the whole thing up as they absorb a lot of moisture and get “fat and sticky.” You could try it but be prepared to drink it immediately before the seeds start getting fat.
For this reason, I often add ground chia seeds to gluten free baking to help hold it all together. This is especially true if I am using more traditional gluten free flour mixes that contain rice flour.
I hope that helps.
Pink Peppercorn and Paprika says
thanks for the tip! I will definitely try using ground chia in my baking.
DamselflyDiary says
Coconut oil is proving to be a very healthy fat. There is even some research going on that it is beneficial for brain health – like alzheimers. Goodle “benefits of coconut oil” and you will find a world of information, including something from Dr. Oz about he uses coconut oil to reduce blood sugar.
DamselflyDiary says
Thanks for the great shake idea! My hubby and I have been making daily “green” drinks in the afternoon for a couple of months. We bought a Ninja blender and toss in whatever organic fruit and veggies we have on hand plus coconut oil, liquid minerals, probiotics and larch. I almost always use kale because it is such a super food. I can’t wait to try your version for a tasty variation.
Based on some other comments here I thought I would mention that our Costco in Colorado sells organic hemp seeds as well as organic coconut oil. It is cost effective and in bulk.
We do not have a garden but can buy organic baby kale at both Costco and our local King Soopers. Baby kale isn’t as bitter and tough as “adult” kale. In fact, I rarely notice the kale in our drinks.
I found vanilla creme stevia at Whole Foods but haven’t used it yet so this recipe is a good excuse to try it.
DamselflyDiary says
We made this last night before bed as our dessert for the night. I used fresh mint leaves as we have plenty growing. I used too many though – I think I added 10 to 12 so next time I will try 5 or 6.
I also think next time I might try using chocolate syrup as I didn’t really enjoy the little bits of chocolate that clumped at the bottom of my glass. And I think I will experiment with a little less stevia too as it seemed sweet to me (maybe it was the excess mint) – I don’t like things too sweet.
My hubby loved this variation on our daily green drink. Thanks Elana!
Elana says
You’re welcome Damselfly!
Carolina says
Delicious! I love new ideas for green smoothies-this looks great.
Elana says
Thanks Carolina :-)
MAIRBUNNY says
SOUNDS INTERESTING. I HAVE JUST PUT SOME KALE PLANTS IN MY GARDEN FOR THE FIRST TIME. I WILL HAVE TO TRY THIS WHEN THEY MATURE. ALSO PLAN TO MAKE KALE CHIPS.
Elana says
Thanks Mairbunny :-)
Brenda D. Gaines says
My husband bought me a nutri-bullet to make smoothies after I complained of no energy. I’ve been doing it for a month- it works. I usually put a handful of spinach, a banana, some frozen berries, whatever other fruit I have like apple, peach, etc., a spoon of hemp seed, a spoon of flax seed, and fill to the mark with water or organic juice. After reading your post today I added some kale and mint leaves from the garden and will continue to use them. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
Elana says
Brenda, you’re welcome :-)
Olivia@ OmNom Love says
I’m a little wary about putting spinach or kale in my smoothies, but I guess it’s worth a shot. I love anything mint. It just amazes me how brilliantly green that shake is! It’s gorgeous!
Lady Miss Jme says
I make a very different recipe of a “mint chocolate chip shake” Using , spinach + a touch almond milk and blend till liquid,then add frozen banana blend till smooth, then add mint & choc chips blend just a touch to chop chips a bit.
When a friend gave me this recipe- and she said spinach- my eyes crossed! I **love** green juice – but couldn’t fathom this being awesome as a “Mint Chocolate Chip shake”. I was happily proven wrong! The mint totally knocks out the spinach…so Id bet it could do it for kale – provided its fresh- the older it gets – the stronger and more pungent.
Good luck! <3
Elana says
Thanks!
Linda says
How much protein would you say is in one serving?
Elana says
Linda, for more on that please go here:
https://elanaspantry.com/nutrition-information/
Have a great day!
Elana
Vita @ Juicer Depot says
Chocolate chips and peppermint extract must give this shake a good flavor. I will put it on the list of things to try.
Elana says
Thanks!
Ali says
Yum! What a refreshing idea and a good use for all of the hemp seeds in my freezer. We love adding kale to everything too as you know. Happy end of summer, Ali ;-)
Elana says
Thanks Ali!