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Chocolate-Mint Milkshake

by Ricki Heller 88 Comments

[Strawberry, kale, protein powder, chia and rice milk smoothie.]

It’s no secret that I love breakfast (I even wrote an entire ebook about the meal), and smoothies are one of my very favorite breakfasts–they’re a delicious, nutritious way to start the day that’s also quick and easy (and who among us doesn’t love quick and easy? At least, that’s what my old boyfriend, Rocker Guy–he of the black leather pants–used to tell me).

[My typical breakfast green smoothie]

In honor of my shiny new glass straws, I concocted a few smoothies this past week to showcase the straws and try out some new flavor combinations.

As with any experiments, some were stellar–and some, not so much. But I picked the best one to share with you here today. I know you’ll love it, too–whether or not you use a glass straw to sip it.

[Quick Chocolate-Mint “Milkshake”]

Quick Chocolate-Mint “Milkshake”

suitable for ACD all stages

This is a quick and easy shake recipe that’s great to sip on while you read your favorite magazine or watch your favorite TV show. The addition of tahini contributes a good hit of calcium (one tablespoon of tahini provides 6% of your daily requirement).

1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened rice, soy, almond or hemp milk

1-1/2 Tbsp (22.5 ml) raw cacao nibs or sugar free chocolate chips

20-40 fresh mint leaves, to your taste (will depend on the size of the leaves–I used 40 spearmint leaves)

10-15 drops plain or vanilla liquid stevia

1 heaping Tbsp (20 ml) tahini (sesame seed paste)

1 Tbsp (15 ml) chia seeds

Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender (such as a Vita-Mix) and blend until perfectly smooth.  If using a conventional blender, grind the chia seeds in a coffee grinder to a fine powder before adding to the blender.  Pour into a tall glass (ideally, with a Strawesome straw!) and sip away.  Makes one large serving.

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[Disclaimer: this post may contain affiliate links. If you buy using these links, at no cost to you, I will earn a small commission from the sale.]

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  1. Hallie @ Daily Bites says

    June 13, 2011 at 4:45 pm

    *So* wishing I lived in Canada right now so I could enter this giveaway! Guess I’ll just have to make your delicious looking smoothie to enjoy with a regular straw. 🙂

    Reply
    • Ricki says

      June 13, 2011 at 4:53 pm

      I’m so sorry about that, Hallie! But I have to go with the boundaries of the sponsoring company. But you can enter any one of the other giveaways listed at the bottom of the page! 😀

      Reply
  2. JessBubbles says

    June 13, 2011 at 5:08 pm

    I like the Springy Bent Regular Straw. Whenever I buy straws, I always buy the bendy kind! I also love the idea of a reusable, glass straw. I am trying to replace every plastic food “device” I currently use with something glass. (I live in Invermere, B.C.)

    Reply
  3. JessBubbles says

    June 13, 2011 at 5:09 pm

    Oops, I forgot to mention that I “liked” Strawsome on Facebook.

    Reply
  4. Alta says

    June 13, 2011 at 5:39 pm

    Oooh so pretty! I love the brilliant blue one, but really, they’re all great. How do you easily wash any smoothie particles out of them? Do you have pipe cleaners or something? (perhaps this is a silly question…)

    Reply
  5. Alta says

    June 13, 2011 at 5:41 pm

    I “liked” Strawsome on Facebook.

    Reply
  6. Alta says

    June 13, 2011 at 5:41 pm

    I’m following Strawsome on Twitter.

    Reply
  7. Alta says

    June 13, 2011 at 5:42 pm

    I already like DDD on Facebook.

    Reply
  8. Alta says

    June 13, 2011 at 5:42 pm

    Didn’t realize I wasn’t following DDD on Twitter! Now I am!

    Reply
  9. Alta says

    June 13, 2011 at 5:43 pm

    I subscribe to DDD.

    Reply
  10. jc says

    June 13, 2011 at 5:44 pm

    i like bright blue extra skinny one!

    Reply
  11. sweetkarolineblog says

    June 13, 2011 at 6:02 pm

    i’m a sucker for anything blue so my favorite is the brilliant blue regular straw

    Reply
  12. janet says

    June 13, 2011 at 6:23 pm

    This looks awesome. Never had tahini in my smoothie but this looks great, Ricki!

    Reply
  13. janet says

    June 13, 2011 at 6:23 pm

    I subscribe to DDD

    Reply
  14. janet says

    June 13, 2011 at 6:24 pm

    I follow DDD on FB.

    Reply
  15. daedra says

    June 13, 2011 at 6:28 pm

    @Alta, we do have cleaning brushes for sale. But, rinsing thing with hot water right after use helps to clean them easily.
    Daedra – Artist @ Strawesome

    Reply
  16. Heidi @ Food Doodles says

    June 13, 2011 at 6:34 pm

    Awesome giveaway! I’ve been wanting to try out some straws like this and this is the first only Canadian giveaway I’ve seen. Awesome! I love the kids sets or bendy straws on the site, I’m seriously considering those, but I wonder how they’d hold up with my kids. Maybe I should wait till they’re a bit older 😀

    Reply
  17. Heidi @ Food Doodles says

    June 13, 2011 at 6:34 pm

    I subscribe to your site 🙂

    Reply
  18. Sky says

    June 13, 2011 at 7:15 pm

    The Bumblebee Smoothie Straw is soooo adorable!

    Reply
  19. Brandi B. says

    June 13, 2011 at 9:25 pm

    My 6 yr old little boy picked the bumblebee as his favorite

    Reply
  20. veganlisa says

    June 13, 2011 at 9:28 pm

    I just bought a bunch of these straws from Vegan Cuts. I can’t wait to give them a try.

    Reply
  21. Elizabeth says

    June 13, 2011 at 10:02 pm

    I like the Big Daddy See-thru Smoothie 🙂

    Reply
  22. Elizabeth says

    June 13, 2011 at 10:03 pm

    I like Strawesome on FB!

    Reply
  23. Elizabeth says

    June 13, 2011 at 10:03 pm

    I already follow you on Twitter 🙂

    Reply
  24. Elizabeth says

    June 13, 2011 at 10:03 pm

    I already like DDD on FB 🙂

    Reply
  25. Elizabeth says

    June 13, 2011 at 10:04 pm

    I already subscribe to this blog 🙂

    Reply
  26. Laurel Alanna McBrine says

    June 13, 2011 at 10:30 pm

    Ooh, I need to get Bright Blue Extra-Long Skinny Straw to fit my to-go smoothie container! I am gonna follow on Twitter!

    Reply
  27. Junia @ Mis Pensamientos says

    June 13, 2011 at 11:24 pm

    this milkshake looks soo good. i’m on a mint kick lately too 🙂

    Reply
  28. Emma says

    June 14, 2011 at 5:39 am

    That shake look so fabulous. I have lots of mint growing in my garden at home 🙂

    Reply
  29. Kristine says

    June 14, 2011 at 9:02 am

    YAYAYYAYAY! FUNN!!!!!!

    I adore all those lovely straws, but my favourite I think is the “Amber Eclipse” – so lovely!

    Thanks, Ricki!

    xo

    Reply
  30. Kristine says

    June 14, 2011 at 9:03 am

    I “liked” Strawsome on Facebook!

    Reply
  31. Kristine says

    June 14, 2011 at 9:03 am

    I am now following Strawsome on Twitter!

    Reply
  32. Kristine says

    June 14, 2011 at 9:04 am

    I like you on Facebook!

    Reply
  33. Kristine says

    June 14, 2011 at 9:04 am

    And last but not least, I follow you on Twitter.

    Phew!

    That was fun!

    Reply
  34. Jesse says

    June 14, 2011 at 9:20 am

    I like the Brilliant Blue Smoothie straw, simple but pretty. I also follow you and Strawesome on twitter as @OutToLunchC

    Reply
  35. Gena says

    June 14, 2011 at 9:57 am

    Awesome giveaway, though I have some glass straws already, so don’t count me in. I just wanted to say that this is an exceptionally tasty looking smoothie recipe.

    🙂

    Reply
  36. Christy says

    June 14, 2011 at 1:27 pm

    I do/did all the things listed, but the Twitter link seemed like some random boy? Should be @BeStrawesome. So count me for all the entries!

    I have a stainless steel straw I carry everywhere with me but I would love to have a gorgeous glass one to show off! I like the Springy Bent Regular Straw. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Ricki says

      June 14, 2011 at 3:25 pm

      Thanks for pointing out the error, Christy–corrected now! 🙂 And wow, how cool is a stainless steel straw??? 😀

      Reply
  37. Marissa says

    June 14, 2011 at 2:56 pm

    OMG these are awesome!!!! I just heard a piece on NPR about a 9yr old that has started a campaign to save the straws. He was so eloquent and articulate and shared some interesting, disheartening stats on how much waste there is just from straws!
    So this is incredibly timely and awesome!
    I love them all but if I had to decide on one – the Amber Eclipse would probably be the one 🙂

    Reply
  38. Marissa says

    June 14, 2011 at 2:57 pm

    I like Strawsome on FB!

    Reply
  39. Marissa says

    June 14, 2011 at 2:58 pm

    I like DDD on FB too! LOVE really! Going to make your raw lemon poppy seed bars again for company!

    Reply
    • Ricki says

      June 14, 2011 at 3:23 pm

      Thanks so much! Yay! So glad you like the bars and think they’re good enough to serve to company. 😀

      Reply
  40. Cathy says

    June 14, 2011 at 5:28 pm

    I like the Pink Lemonade straw, it’s so cute and summery!

    Reply
  41. Cathy says

    June 14, 2011 at 5:30 pm

    I liked Strawesome on Facebook.

    Cathy V

    Reply
  42. Cathy says

    June 14, 2011 at 5:31 pm

    I follow @BeStrawesome on Twitter.
    Dbl_latte

    Reply
  43. Cathy says

    June 14, 2011 at 5:32 pm

    I subscribe to your blog.

    Reply
  44. Cathy says

    June 14, 2011 at 5:33 pm

    I like DDD on facebook.

    Reply
  45. Cathy says

    June 14, 2011 at 5:34 pm

    I follow @RickiHeller on Twitter. 🙂

    Reply
  46. Valerie says

    June 14, 2011 at 6:39 pm

    I liked both Strawesome and DDD on Facebook!
    My fav straw is: Peachy Green Bent Smoothie Straw

    Reply
  47. Stephanie says

    June 14, 2011 at 7:57 pm

    I like the bumblebee smoothie straw the best! Also, yay for a giveaway for Canadian readers!

    Reply
  48. Cheryl says

    June 14, 2011 at 10:43 pm

    I have been on SUCH a mint kick. That sound like it would hit the spot!

    Reply
  49. Mallory says

    June 14, 2011 at 11:31 pm

    I know it is simple, but I really love the To-Go Green Extra-Long Skinny Straw! I have a tall glass waterbottle and this straw would be perfect!

    Reply
  50. Mallory says

    June 14, 2011 at 11:32 pm

    I like you on facebook

    Reply
  51. Mallory says

    June 14, 2011 at 11:32 pm

    I like Strawesome on facebook

    Reply
  52. Mallory says

    June 14, 2011 at 11:33 pm

    I subscribe to your blog

    Reply
  53. Mallory says

    June 14, 2011 at 11:34 pm

    I follow you on Twitter

    Reply
  54. Mallory says

    June 14, 2011 at 11:34 pm

    I follow Strawesome on Twitter

    Reply
  55. Stephanie @Lungesandlunch says

    June 14, 2011 at 11:59 pm

    Oh my gosh, I’d love the Glow In the Dark Straw – how cool is that??

    Reply
  56. Stephanie @Lungesandlunch says

    June 15, 2011 at 12:00 am

    I liked your FB page

    Reply
  57. Stephanie @Lungesandlunch says

    June 15, 2011 at 12:00 am

    I already subscribe to your blog 🙂

    Reply
  58. Stephanie @Lungesandlunch says

    June 15, 2011 at 12:00 am

    I liked Strawesome on FB

    Reply
  59. Stephanie @Lungesandlunch says

    June 15, 2011 at 12:01 am

    I already follow you on twitter

    Reply
  60. Stephanie @Lungesandlunch says

    June 15, 2011 at 12:01 am

    I follow Strawesome on twitter. phew – think i covered all the bases! 🙂

    Reply
  61. Nicole says

    June 15, 2011 at 1:35 pm

    I love the Glow-in-the-Dark Smoothie Straw! Sounds mysterious! It would make a great night light when I have my breakfast smoothie at 5am.

    Reply
  62. Meghan says

    June 15, 2011 at 7:25 pm

    I adore all the straws and love using the one I all ready have by Strawesome. And I got it down to four, but if I had to really pick Springy Bent Regular Straw but it was a close tie with the Pink Lemonade Regular Straw.

    Reply
  63. Meghan says

    June 15, 2011 at 7:29 pm

    I follow your blog on google reader

    Reply
  64. Vanilla Swirl says

    June 16, 2011 at 7:18 am

    Twisted Sipster Straw!

    Reply
  65. Laurel Alanna McBrine says

    June 16, 2011 at 7:35 am

    Okay, I like Strawesome on Facebook

    Reply
  66. Laurel Alanna McBrine says

    June 16, 2011 at 7:38 am

    Following Strawesome on Twitter too

    Reply
  67. Laurel Alanna McBrine says

    June 16, 2011 at 7:40 am

    And, I like you on Facebook – think I have done it all now, looking forward to sipping my smoothie 🙂 Thanks, fun promotion.

    Reply
  68. Hollie says

    June 17, 2011 at 7:03 am

    They are all so nice!! I like the springy bent straw.

    Reply
  69. Lauren says

    June 17, 2011 at 10:38 am

    GLOW IN THE DARK smoothie straw!!

    Reply
  70. JoAnn says

    June 17, 2011 at 1:27 pm

    How cute is the bumblebee one?!!

    Reply
  71. Vanessa says

    June 17, 2011 at 10:33 pm

    I like the lady’s slipper straw!

    Reply
  72. Vanessa says

    June 17, 2011 at 10:34 pm

    I like Strawsome on Facebook

    Reply
  73. Vanessa says

    June 17, 2011 at 10:34 pm

    I follow @beStrawsome on Twitter!

    Reply
  74. Cara says

    June 19, 2011 at 9:46 pm

    I know I’m too late for the giveaway, but I love these straws – thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  75. Nicole says

    June 24, 2011 at 12:00 pm

    I adore peppermint and I love me a good peppermint smoothie/shake. It’s things like this that are going to help me feel a little less deprived. I can’t wait to try it. Thank you for sharing 🙂

    Reply
    • Ricki says

      June 24, 2011 at 4:26 pm

      Nicole, have you tried the carob-coconut sweeties? Saved me for the first 2 months of the diet.

      Reply
  76. Donna says

    January 9, 2012 at 1:13 pm

    Hi – do your dessert books have photos? also I’m in stage one of a candida program and am not allowed fruit for about 3 months. Do your books contain dessert recipes w/o fruit. Need to know before ordering. A sample or two of a recipe would be great.

    Thanks.

    Reply
    • Ricki says

      January 9, 2012 at 2:18 pm

      Hi Donna,
      If you go to the ebook page for Desserts without Compromise, you’ll see a list of all the recipes as well as which ones have photos (most of them do). There are also live links to the recipes that have already appeared on the blog, so you can see those and decide if they’re suited to your version of the ACD. A couple do contain fruit, but most don’t. The Anti-Candida Feast ebook also offers four desserts without fruit as well. Hope this helps! 🙂

      Reply
  77. Lesa says

    September 4, 2013 at 10:50 pm

    I have not been able to find unsweetened carob chips that don’t have milk ingredients. I was really surprised by this. I’ve been making my own carob candy with stevia and coconut oil but a bag of chips would be nice to keep in the pantry. Any suggestions?

    Reply
    • Ricki says

      September 5, 2013 at 9:19 am

      Hi Lesa,
      Have you checked amazon.com? I buy mine from a bulk place here called Grain Process, but when I asked about the origin, apparently they came from the US! I’ve seen chips with just carob, palm oil and lecithin on amazon, though. Check this page.

      Reply
      • Lesa says

        September 5, 2013 at 10:20 am

        Thanks, Ricki. I thought I had checked Amazon, but I could have that search confused with many others since starting the ACD. 🙂 I will check the link.

        Reply
  78. Dorey says

    October 10, 2013 at 1:36 am

    I am allergic to sesame seed, do you have another suggestion for the tahini?

    Reply
    • Ricki says

      October 10, 2013 at 10:21 am

      Hi Dorey,

      If you can have nuts, almond or cashew butter would both be great in this. Otherwise, I’d say just leave it out. It won’t be quite as creamy, but still tasty! 🙂

      Reply

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