Mint and chocolate belong together. This refreshing choc chip smoothie recipe will help to boost your protein after a workout and keep you feeling full.
Most of the energy comes from milk and cottage cheese, which will provide a solid dose of bioavailable protein and a range of vitamins and minerals, including A, B2, B5, choline, calcium, phosphorus, potassium and selenium.
The cocoa powder and chocolate provide copper, iron, magnesium, manganese and phosphorus.
Scorecard
- Diet Quality Score = 70%
- Satiety Index Score = 56%
- Protein % = 31%
- P:E ratio = 0.7
Macros
One serving provides 246 calories, 19 g protein, 11 g fat, and 17 g net carbs.
Micros
The Cronometer screengrab below shows the nutrients provided by 2000 calories of this recipe relative to the Optimal Nutrient Intakes.
Ingredients
SERVES 1
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 3/4 cup milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon sweetener
- 6 mint leaves
- 4 to 6 ice cubes
Topping
- 15 dark chocolate chips
- 1 mint sprig
Directions
- Blend in blender and top with chocolate chips and mint sprig.
More
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