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Raw Cacao Mint Shake with Avocado, Collagen, & Fresh Mint

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Raw Cacao Mint Shake w/ Avocado, Collagen & Fresh Mint | Have you ever needed a recipe so versatile it can serve several purposes? Perhaps a better question -- does that kind of recipe even exist? Yes, and here it is: a chocolate mint shake! This shake can be breakfast OR a quick afternoon snack OR dessert OR late-night hunger buster! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Have you ever needed a recipe so versatile it can serve several purposes? Perhaps a better question — does that kind of recipe even exist?

I created this recipe one morning when hankering for something different for breakfast. You see, I tend to get a bit geriatric when it comes to my breakfast routine. I’ll make something that I like, and before I’ve even realized it, I’m having the exact same thing every morning for weeks.

(I can say this about myself because my late grandmother was the exact same way — except she had the same breakfast for YEARS.)

For the longest time, it was 2 over-medium fried eggs and a glass of raw milk. Every day. For months. Then it was a dairy-free superfood smoothie with chia seeds, coconut oil, and berries — for weeks.

This shake is a new go-to in our house, especially on busy mornings when we need a quick breakfast. And, BONUS!, my kids don’t like avocados, but they love this shake! Win for me!

What’s so great about it anyway?

The healthy fats in the avocado will keep your blood sugar stable and provide the perfect pick-me-up no matter what time of day. Healthy fats assist in brain growth and function, reduce inflammation throughout the body, and are needed for proper immune system function.

Raw cacao boasts more antioxidants than regular dark chocolate, blueberries, and bananas! Studies have shown that raw cacao has the ability to boost serotonin levels, helping you calm down and have a feeling of well-being. Raw cacao is a rich source of magnesium too. If you add 2 full tablespoons to your shake, you’ll be getting 14% of the recommended daily amount of magnesium (source)!

Collagen hydrolysate contains all the benefits of gelatin, but dissolves easily in both hot and cold liquids. Just a few of the health benefits of collagen hydrolysate include improved digestion, stronger hair and nails, and joint recovery. Not to mention, it’s a fantastic source of protein. (Source.)

Finally, fresh mint is a delightful herb that has been used for millennia due to its vast and remarkable healing properties. Mint promotes healthy digestion. In fact, just inhaling fresh mint can stimulate the salivary glands, which is the first step in healthy digestion. Mint is also a natural stimulant and can help relieve sluggishness, fatigue, and depression (source). If you grow your own mint from cuttings, you can have fresh mint year-round for this shake!

Convinced to give this shake a try yet? I hope so!

Raw Cacao Mint Shake w/ Avocado, Collagen & Fresh Mint | Have you ever needed a recipe so versatile it can serve several purposes? Perhaps a better question -- does that kind of recipe even exist? Yes, and here it is: a chocolate mint shake! This shake can be breakfast OR a quick afternoon snack OR dessert OR late-night hunger buster! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Have you ever needed a recipe so versatile it can serve several purposes? Perhaps a better question -- does that kind of recipe even exist? Yes, and here it is: a chocolate mint shake! This shake can be breakfast OR a quick afternoon snack OR dessert OR late-night hunger buster!
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Chocolate Mint Shake

This shake is a new go-to in our house, especially on busy mornings when we need a quick breakfast. And, BONUS!, my kids don’t like avocados, but they love this shake! Win for me! Serves 1, but easily doubled or tripled.

Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Calories 789 kcal
Author Lindsey Dietz

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces full fat coconut milk or any other raw or non-dairy milk
  • 1/4 cup avocado
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons cacao powder
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons raw honey to taste
  • 1 tablespoon sustainably sourced collagen (certified glyphosate free)
  • 6 to 8 peppermint fresh leaves
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons allergy-friendly chocolate chips optional, but yummy!
  • 1/2 cup ice cubes made from pure water

Instructions

  1. Combine ingredients in the order listed in a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

  • *Don't have fresh mint? Use 1 to 2 drops peppermint essential oil instead.
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Mint Shake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 789 Calories from Fat 594
% Daily Value*
Fat 66g102%
Saturated Fat 51g319%
Sodium 58mg3%
Potassium 757mg22%
Carbohydrates 51g17%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 34g38%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 55IU1%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 84mg8%
Iron 11mg61%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Sweet Success

When I made this shake one morning, I knew it was another breakfast routine waiting to happen. 😉 Then the kids wanted to try it for their afternoon snack later that week. And when we were all feeling especially munchie one evening, it made the perfect dessert.

Thus was born a recipe to serve several purposes! It can be breakfast AND a quick afternoon snack AND dessert AND late-night hunger buster! It’s a shake full of nourishing ingredients that comes together in less than 5 minutes. That’s my kind of recipe!

I hope you like this chocolate mint shake! What ingredients do you like to add to your shakes and smoothies? Do you like recipes that count as breakfast AND dessert?

This post was featured in 90 Nourishing Egg-Free Breakfasts, 31 Healthy Smoothie Recipes {a whole month’s worth!} and 51 Cold Summer Desserts.

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About Lindsey Dietz

Native Texans, Lindsey and her family now live in the northern Minnesota wilderness on their dream property, where they are attempting to raise chickens and a few of their own veggies. In her free time, she enjoys food photography, flipping through cookbooks, and tackling home improvement projects. She also serves on the board of her local food co-op. Lindsey has dedicated much of her time over the past several years to unlearning conventional practices and implementing Traditional foods and natural remedies in her home. This has radically changed her and her family's health. Lindsey now loves to share her knowledge and recipes through her blog All The Nourishing Things and her eBooks: Nourishing No-Bake Treats and Sweet Without Sugar.

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  1. Sandra Bonnette says

    September 12, 2015 at 12:40 pm

    I live alone. I don’t enjoy cooking any more. I would like easy to prepare and clean up recipes. You probably have guessed by now I am a bit lazy. lol

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  2. Joanne says

    September 16, 2015 at 6:50 pm

    I’ve been having a green smoothie for breakfast every morning for about 10 years or so. The ingredients fluctuate but it always has greens and berries. For the longest time now I’ve included fresh ground flax, chia seeds, hemp hearts and beef collagen. I believe the extra fat and protein has stabalized my blood sugar (I was pre-diabetic for years until last year).

    Your cacao-mint smoothie looks good … however I only have cocoa, not cacao. I wonder what the differences are? I’ve had cacao before but it’s a little too expensive for us right now.

    I’ll try this as soon as I get hold of a good avocado – thanks for the idea!

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    • Lindsey Dietz says

      September 16, 2015 at 7:42 pm

      You could totally add chia seeds, flax seeds, and hemp hearts to this shake. And use whatever cocoa powder you have. I’m sure it won’t be a much different result as far as taste goes. 😉

      Reply
  3. Greig says

    May 22, 2017 at 3:23 pm

    This or a closest version thereof has been our breakfast starter here for years now! I’ve started this is my sleep for soo long its second nature, it keeps us feeling full and the hunger pangs away till lunch!
    This is able to fill all the niches where you can add all those extra things that can keep you healthy and sound!
    An avocado, I add a banana, first thing I add tho is some frozen wild blueberries with a splash of hot water to melt them for easier blending[I’m making coffee same time!], a sprinkle of cinnamon, half a can of coconut milk tho my wife uses coco water, topped for myself with milk! She adds two or three cut up dates instead of banana for their diabetic sugar’s benefit.
    The twist here is we have added hemp hearts for protein, ground flax seed[she grinds them these days], you can add pinches of yeast flakes if you get them. We use a hand held blender in a tall freezee cup or mug so this can be done in minutes if you’re set up for it come that O Dark Hundered hour of the morning if that’s when you’re starting your day!
    This is a filling staple starter for us! It holds all the vitamins, minerals, proper fats and nutrients you need to either start your day or have as a lunch!
    I simply chug it and go while she uses a large soon. Thing is this is sooo easy and packs a filling punch to get you on your day!

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    • Lindsey Dietz says

      May 23, 2017 at 12:36 pm

      So glad you’ve found lots of superfoods to add in, Greig!

      Reply
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