This vegan thin mint smoothie bowl is creamy, sweet, and full of chocolate + mint flavor! Made with just a few healthy ingredients, gluten free, and naturally sweet.
Is there an actual season for girl scout cookies? I feel like I hear about them every year in the spring, and that’s usually when I get inspired to make all the tagalong, samoa, and thin mint-esque recipes I can.
Can we be honest here? I feel like you guys won’t judge me. I am NOT a thin mint fan.
As a kid, would I eat them if that was the only box available? Of course, I’m not a monster, and my sugar-obsessed, childhood tastebuds weren’t above the chocolate + mint combo. But they were definitely nowhere near my favorite. And, as an adult, mint chocolate just isn’t my go to combo for sweets.
So, you may be wondering, why the heck are you making a vegan thin mint smoothie bowl? Because I’m a GOOD WIFE, that’s why. Joe loves anything mint + chocolate, and, he inhaled both the OG and the cacao raw granolas. So, it was only logical to make him a smoothie bowl with all his fave thin mint flavors, and to sprinkle plenty of that cacao granola alllllll over the top.
And, more honesty…I’ll admit that I LOVED this more than I ever thought I would.
Ingredients for a vegan thin mint smoothie bowl
- Frozen banana: frozen banana gives the smoothie bowl its creamy texture as well as sweetness.
- Flaxseeds: flax provides lots of healthy omega-3s, but this is optional
- Protein powder: I always use Complement protein because it’s the best quality, super simple and clean vegan protein you’ll find, but any vegan protein should work (though it may slightly change the texture/flavor).
- Peppermint extract: a little goes a long way, you need a tiny bit of this, but it gives all that classic thin mint flavor.
- Spinach: spinach is super nutrient-dense, but also gives the smoothie bowl a fun green flavor.
- Water: a little liquid helps everything blend together.
Tips for making a vegan thin mint smoothie bowl
- Freeze your bananas when they’re super ripe. Always wait to freeze bananas until they’re super ripe and spotty. This is when they have the most sweetness and banana flavor.
- Add as little liquid as possible. I start with just 1/4 cup of water, then add little by little just to help the blender get things going. The less liquid you add, the thicker and more ice cream-like it will be.
- Keep it simple or add some toppings. This smoothie bowl is great on its own, but I seriously love this raw cacao granola sprinkled all over the top for that rich, chocolatey flavor, plus some textural fun in all the creaminess of the smoothie itself.
So, if you’re looking for a breakfast as tasty as a cookie, but about 100x healthier and more energizing, get your booty to the kitchen and blend yourself a vegan thin mint smoothie bowl!
Oh, and if you’re team tagalong or samoa…I got you, girl, more girl scout-y recipes coming soon.
Xo,
Sara
Vegan Thin Mint Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 tbsp flaxseeds
- 1 serving vegan protein powder – I always use Complement protein, you can learn all about Complement and use my discount code to order here! https://sweetvegansara.com/my-favorite-vegan-supplements/
- Peppermint extract this can be very strong, so start with just a drop, then add as much or as little as you like from there, to your taste!
- 1 handful spinach
- 1/2 cup water – I like to add as little liquid as possible for a thicker texture
- 1/4 cup
raw cacao granola for topping
Instructions
- Add the frozen banana, flaxseed, protein powder, peppermint extract, spinach, and water to a high speed blender and blend until totally smooth and creamy.
- Pour the smoothie into a bowl and top with raw cacao granola then enjoy fresh!
