Vegan Thin Mint Shake

This vegan thin mint shake is sweet, creamy, and full of the flavors of the classic thin mint cookie! 5 healthy ingredients and totally fruit sweetened.

This time of year is just glorious, no? Winter is finally gone for good, the birds are singing, trees and flowers are in bloom, and oh yeah, GIRL SCOUT COOKIES.

I have to be real – thin mints weren’t my jam back when I did eat girl scout cookies, because I do NOT like mint flavored stuff. But my husband is a huge fan of it, and I love that dude a lot, so here we are with a vegan thin mint shake!

I call this a shake rather than a smoothie because it’s more of a dessert treat. It’s still super healthy, especially compared to shit dairy shakes/the actual thin mint cookies. But it’s definitely sweet and satisfying and perfect for a more indulgent treat.

Ingredients for a vegan thin mint shake

• Chickpeas: you’ll use drained and rinsed canned chickpeas as the base of the shake. Sounds weird, but trust me, it makes it super thick, rich, and creamy.
• Nondairy milk: nondairy milk helps everything blend together. I use unsweetened soy milk for neutral flavor and thick texture, but any nondairy milk should work.
• Cocoa powder: cocoa gives the shake chocolate flavor.
• Medjool dates: a couple of pitted dates sweeten the shake.
• Peppermint extract: a tiny bit of peppermint extract paired with the cocoa really gives the thin mint flavor.
• Ice: because we aren’t using frozen fruit, adding ice helps the shake stay cool.
• Vegan dark chocolate chips: the best sprinkle on top!

Tips for making a vegan thin mint shake

• Don’t overdo it with the extract. Less is more, this stuff is STRONG! Start with a drop and add more if you need it after tasting.

This vegan thin mint shake is super creamy and the perfect blend of chocolate + mint flavor. Plus, it’s full of healthy ingredients and ready in about 5 minutes! A thin mint in healthy, drinkable form. What more could you want?!

Xo,

Sara