Mint is a questionable addition to any garden. It's extremely invasive and most people really don't know what to do with it except use it as a garnish in drinks.
I've made mint jelly many years ago and it came out great. I added it to cut up watermelon and also add a few leaves to a glass of ice water. This recipe is so good I know I'll be using lots of mint!
It's from Popsugar - something perfect for a hot summer day.
Ingredients:
3/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup fresh mint, washed and dried-tightly packed
1 cup almond milk
1/4 cup Andes Cream De Menthe Chips OR dark chocolate chips
1 cup baby spinach
1 tablespoon honey
2 cups ice
Directions:
Combine all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
Garnish with mint and a few chips.
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You sure do find the most interesting recipes. I know some people who have a garden full of mint. Will pass this one on.
ReplyDeleteMyra, Myra, Myra- you know me. I hate wasting anything. I have so much mint and I can't grow anything else around here.
DeleteThe mint isn't going to last long with this recipe.
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DeleteI love mint and it's one of the only things I can grown and not kill! Love this idea. Totally pin worthy
ReplyDeleteMelissa- we live in the woods and the deer eat everything but they will not touch mint.
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YUM! I love mint and chocolate paired together :)
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Just got a Blendtec so I'm on a major smoothie binge lol - Loved that I found this on Marilyn's "Over the Moon" link-up party! Pinning it now :)
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I also love Mint and Chocolate together.I will be trying this one.
ReplyDeleteSee Dottie, I'm keeping my promise and adding healthy recipes for all to enjoy!
DeleteI started a mint plant in my garden and moved it after the first year-good thing I did or it would have spread like wild fire. It's doing its thing where it is now and doubled its size. This looks so pretty and refreshing. Believe it or not, I've only used mint as a garnish (it was BOB that wanted the plant for that reason and that reason only-he doesn't even like mint!) but I do like it....
ReplyDeleteMost people do the same thing Carol but you know me, I gotta use anything up that taste good!
DeleteMine is all over, I don't care in this yard, it's the only thing the deer won't eat.
Mint is a container-only plant for me... Mine started getting so out of control, but luckily(?) the cats made a bed of it and smothered it to death. I'm starting more in baskets because I love having it for tea, but I've never used it in smoothies. I'm excited to give this recipe a try!
ReplyDeleteBet the cats were comfortable! LOL
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I could and SOOOO would eat this every single day of my life!
ReplyDeleteGigi- glad I have lots of mint cause this is so good!
DeleteHope you like it.
Oh my, I want one right now! Thanks for sharing, it sounds great!
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy it!
DeleteMarilyn- I have TONS of mint, it's the only thing the deer won't eat in my yard.
ReplyDeleteI saw another recipe today that had LOTS of mint that I'll be making soon. If it passes the Linda taste test and the photo comes out I'll be adding that soon.
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yum! I love mint so I will def. try this! thanks for sharing ♥
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DeleteThese sound amazing!! :)
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Yum! I'm making this tonight! #thisishowweroll
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Linda
This sounds delicious for breakfast or dessert! Thanks for sharing! :)
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DeleteI have mint in my yard too but don't use it that often - thanks for giving me a reason to.
ReplyDeleteHave you made mint extract? It's easy. I can tell how I make it. You know what's good? Adding a tab to brownies, hot chocolate or ice cream!!!!
DeleteI found another recipe that uses mint. Hope you follow me or come back. I'll make it but have to see if it passes the Linda test. If I like it I put it on the blog.
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Sounds wonderfully tasty..and healthy too! Thanks for sharing with us at Weekend Potluck.
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DeleteWhat a delicious drink! I love that it has so many wholesome ingredients but is a nice treat as well. Thank you for sharing with us at the Hearth and Soul Hop.
ReplyDeleteIt's so refreshing!
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Thanks Marilyn
ReplyDeleteLooks like winner to me!! Yum!! Thanks for sharing on My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday!! Pinned!
ReplyDeleteThanks Elaine!
DeleteSo true - mint is mega invasive! And then it crossbreeds with whatever other mint species plant happens to be around and ends up tasting funky after a few years. In spite of all that, I really love mint so thank you for sharing this recipe. =) Visiting from The Pin Junkie!
ReplyDeleteWe live in the woods and don't have a fenced in yard and the mint "WAS" the only thing the deer didn't eat. I noticed this morning that the deer decided that I didn't need to make anymore smoothies- they ate almost all of the mint!
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My mint is taking over my planter! Thanks for the delicious recipe to help me use some of it!
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This sounds yummy! I have a container of mint sitting out on my deck that I use for tea. I am going to have to try this recipe.
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Thanks so much Jen!
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Linda
This sounds so refreshing! It's perfect for these super hot days coming up.
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As soon as I saw the picture, I knew what my next smoothie will be ... Love mint shakes, and have been making some healthy smoothies from time to time lately. This looks amazing - can't wait to try one!
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Do you know I just drank the most boring vanilla oatmeal smoothie for lunch before I sat down to the computer and now I see this??? why me?? Thanks always for your great recipes at country fair blog party! Can't wait to see what you share tomorrow!
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And now you won't be bored anymore, LOL!
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