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Mint Chocolate Smoothie ~ With Avocado

October 2021

We drink a lot of smoothies in our family! They are really a perfect lunch since they are quick to make and filling and satisfying, especially for the kiddos. Our ...

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Decadent French Chocolate Mousse

January 2021

This is by far the most amazing French chocolate mousse I have ever indulged in! This is my favorite dessert (even over chocolate chip cookies). I always ask my oldest ...

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Cookies for Santa Plate ~ Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies

December 2020

Even Santa needs a break from his busy schedule of gift-giving. What better way to welcome him than by preparing a batch of these delicious cookies? While chocolate chip cookies ...

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Potbelly’s Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

November 2019

Alright, all. I’ve made it no secret that I’m a bit of a chocolate chip cookie snob. I have multiple recipes for chocolate chip cookies that I’ve developed and refined ...

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Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix

January 2014

With today’s recipe on how to make Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix, I do believe I have you guys covered as far as hot chocolate goes! First Ellie showed you how to ...

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Peppermint Hot Chocolate – By the Cup

December 2013

A warm cup of creamy Peppermint Hot Chocolate can turn any winter day into a special occasion. This delightful beverage, with its rich taste and refreshing minty twist, is a ...

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Trim Healthy Mama’s Skinny Chocolate ~ 3 Different Ways

September 2013

Skinny Chocolate. It’s the lifeblood of eating Trim Healthy Mama style. Okay….not really… But it sure is a yummy low-carb dessert that will satisfy your chocolate cravings while boosting your ...

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Grain-Free Black Bean Chocolate Chip Cookies

July 2013

I think I almost died. Ummm…k. Maybe not. But these black bean chocolate chip cookies are amazing! I dished them out to every member of my family (except Pepper – ...

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Oatmeal Cranberry Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

February 2013

Today I’m sharing one of my favorite chocolate chip cookies. These Oatmeal Cranberry Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies are so delicious! They are the perfect consistency of chewy and soft. You ...

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Decadent No-Bake Fudge Cookies

January 2013

This recipe for No-Bake Fudge Cookies is a long-time family favorite of ours. I first posted this recipe back in 2012 and have made them probably hundreds of times. If ...

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13 responses to “Mint Chocolate Smoothie ~ With Avocado”

Gwen

October 2013

*drool* Gorgeous, and tasting looking as always! Thanks for linking up.
Gwen

Amanda Herman

October 2013

Just found this recipe. Enjoyed it after my workout. Sooo yummy and satisfying. Thank you!

Julie

November 2013

So glad to hear you enjoyed it Amanda!

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Debbie

October 2014

I just wanted to tell you that your mint skinny chocolate is the BEST. I LOVE IT. I almost cried tonight thinking I couldn’t find the link but I googled skinny chocolate and I found it again. Now I think I’m following you on pinterest! or at least I pinned that recipe. I want to try this shake. Thank you so much!

Julie

October 2014

Yay Debbie! I’m so glad you found the recipe again and I hope you love the Mint Chocolate Smoothie just as much!

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Michelle Hudspeth

October 2014

When you talk about using the peppermint essential oil, is that from the line of Essential Oils? I was guessing it is, but wanted to be sure.

Julie

October 2014

I’m not sure which line you are talking both Michelle. I use Young Living personally but I’m sure there are other Peppermint oils that are food safe.

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Stephanie

September 2015

Your KAL pure stevia has maltodextrin, making it not THM friendly. Look for sweeteners without maltodextrin or dextrose. 🙂

Julie

October 2015

Yes! You are exactly right Stephanie! KAL used to have stevia extract that didn’t contain maltodextrin in it. Sadly, they changed the formula. 🙁 But I got in on it before the maltodextrin was added. The Whole Foods 365 brand of stevia extract is my new recommendation for anyone looking for stevia, (has great flavor too). I suspect that it will be 10 more years before I need to buy anymore. LOL!

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Marian

December 2015

How big is your scoop of protein powder? I’m trying to make sure it’s the same as mine and I don’t want to dump in too much…

Julie

January 2016

Hi Marian! I think the scoops are standard sizes across the board. But to be sure, I measured and mine measures to be 1/3 cup.

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Tropical Green Smoothie

April 2023

[…] When my kids were younger, I had a harder time getting greens in them. So I started working on a green smoothie recipe that I could pack some kale into. This was their favorite smoothie (aside from the mint chocolate smoothie). […]

Decadent No-Bake Fudge Cookies

April 2023

[…] well, you’ll want to check out my Frosted Peppermint Shortbread Cookies, Mint Hot Chocolate, Mint Chocolate Protein Shake, and my Grasshopper Mint […]

Gwen

October 2013

*drool* Gorgeous, and tasting looking as always! Thanks for linking up.
Gwen

Amanda Herman

October 2013

Just found this recipe. Enjoyed it after my workout. Sooo yummy and satisfying. Thank you!

1. Julie
  
  November 2013
  
  So glad to hear you enjoyed it Amanda!
  
Debbie

October 2014

I just wanted to tell you that your mint skinny chocolate is the BEST. I LOVE IT. I almost cried tonight thinking I couldn’t find the link but I googled skinny chocolate and I found it again. Now I think I’m following you on pinterest! or at least I pinned that recipe. I want to try this shake. Thank you so much!

1. Julie
  
  October 2014
  
  Yay Debbie! I’m so glad you found the recipe again and I hope you love the Mint Chocolate Smoothie just as much!
  
Michelle Hudspeth

October 2014

When you talk about using the peppermint essential oil, is that from the line of Essential Oils? I was guessing it is, but wanted to be sure.

1. Julie
  
  October 2014
  
  I’m not sure which line you are talking both Michelle. I use Young Living personally but I’m sure there are other Peppermint oils that are food safe.
  
Stephanie

September 2015

Your KAL pure stevia has maltodextrin, making it not THM friendly. Look for sweeteners without maltodextrin or dextrose. 🙂

1. Julie
  
  October 2015
  
  Yes! You are exactly right Stephanie! KAL used to have stevia extract that didn’t contain maltodextrin in it. Sadly, they changed the formula. 🙁 But I got in on it before the maltodextrin was added. The Whole Foods 365 brand of stevia extract is my new recommendation for anyone looking for stevia, (has great flavor too). I suspect that it will be 10 more years before I need to buy anymore. LOL!
  
Marian

December 2015

How big is your scoop of protein powder? I’m trying to make sure it’s the same as mine and I don’t want to dump in too much…

1. Julie
  
  January 2016
  
  Hi Marian! I think the scoops are standard sizes across the board. But to be sure, I measured and mine measures to be 1/3 cup.
  
Tropical Green Smoothie

April 2023

[…] When my kids were younger, I had a harder time getting greens in them. So I started working on a green smoothie recipe that I could pack some kale into. This was their favorite smoothie (aside from the mint chocolate smoothie). […]

Decadent No-Bake Fudge Cookies

April 2023

[…] well, you’ll want to check out my Frosted Peppermint Shortbread Cookies, Mint Hot Chocolate, Mint Chocolate Protein Shake, and my Grasshopper Mint […]