Chocolate Mint Power Smoothie
A dessert-like, energy-sustaining smoothie blending rich chocolate protein with fresh mint. Packed with spinach and chia seeds to keep you full and focused.
Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
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Equipment
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Instructions
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Next: Pour the almond milk into a blender…
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Pour the almond milk into a blender…
Pour the almond milk into a blender first. Adding the liquid before the powder prevents the protein from clumping at the bottom.
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Add the chocolate whey protein powder
Add the chocolate whey protein powder, fresh baby spinach, fresh mint leaves, and chia seeds.
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Drop in a handful of ice cubes…
Drop in a handful of ice cubes and a tiny pinch of sea salt, which naturally enhances the rich chocolate flavor.
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Blend on high for 45 to 60…
Blend on high for 45 to 60 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and no visible leaf fragments remain. Pour into a tall glass and enjoy cold.
Look for: the mixture is completely smooth and no visible leaf fragments remain
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