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    Home » Recipes » Snacks

    By Kaleigh McMordie - December 8, 2021, Updated January 18, 2022

    Vanilla Peppermint Smoothie

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    Enjoy a festive snack this holiday season with an easy vanilla peppermint smoothie, made with just 3 ingredients!

    vanilla peppermint smoothies in two wine glasses with crushed candy canes on the rims.

    The holiday season always seems to be the busiest, most crazy part of the year. When things get hectic, it’s more important than ever to make smart food choices to nourish your body and keep you fueled. I always make sure to eat regular meals and keep plenty of snacks handy so I'm not running on empty. This delicious smoothie is a perfect snack to help you feel festive and energized during the busy holiday season!

    Why You'll Love This Smoothie

    This vanilla peppermint smoothie is so quick and easy to whip up with just three ingredients, and it tastes like Christmas! With the goodness of protein- and probiotic-rich Greek yogurt, it's also a great way to nourish your body so you can power through those busy days. There are also plenty of ways to customize this smoothie to help meet your nutritional needs.

    overhead view of ingredients needed to make a vanilla peppermint smoothie

    The Ingredients

    • Vanilla Greek yogurt
    • Milk
    • Peppermint extract
    • Ice

    How To Make It

    Blend everything together in a high speed blender until smooth. Sprinkle with crushed peppermints and enjoy!

    Tip: Crush peppermints or candy canes in the wrapper using a rolling pin!

    overhead view of vanilla peppermint smoothie in a peppermint-rimmed glass surrounded by crushed candy canes.

    Recipe Variations

    • To make this smoothie more meal-appropriate, you can bump up the protein with a scoop of your favorite protein powder (vanilla or plain).
    • You can also add more nutrition boosters with a couple tablespoons of quick oats, a tablespoon of ground flaxseed or a tablespoon of chia seeds.
    • For a lower sugar version, use plain Greek yogurt and add a teaspoon of vanilla extract. Sweeten to taste with your favorite liquid sweetener.
    • Try adding a few dark chocolate chips in the last few seconds of blending for a peppermint chocolate chip version!

    If you make this recipe, please be sure to leave a star rating in the comments below!

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    Vanilla Peppermint Smoothie

    vanilla peppermint smoothies in two wine glasses with crushed candy canes on the rims.
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    Enjoy a festive snack this holiday season with an easy vanilla peppermint smoothie, made with just a few ingredients! (nut-free, gluten-free)

    • Author: Kaleigh
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 0 minutes
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 1 smoothie 1x
    • Category: smoothie
    • Method: no cook
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

    Scale
    • 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
    • ¼ cup milk of choice
    • ½ cup ice
    • ¼- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
    • Crushed peppermint for topping
    • optional add-ins: 1 scoop protein powder (plain or vanilla), 2 tablespoon quick oats, 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed or chia seeds

    Instructions

    1. Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender and blend until smooth.
    2. Pour into a glass and top with crushed peppermints (optional).

    Notes

    • The vanilla flavor will heavily depend on the yogurt you use, I prefer a super thick, naturally flavored vanilla yogurt, such as siggi's.
    • For a lower sugar version, use plain Greek yogurt instead of vanilla flavored and add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
    • For an extra treat, add a few dark chocolate chips in the last few seconds of blending!

    Keywords: peppermint smoothie, vanilla peppermint smoothie, candy cane smoothie

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    About Kaleigh McMordie

    Kaleigh McMordie, MCN, RDN, LD, is a Registered Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian in Abilene, Texas, as well as a member of the Baby Led Weaning Dietitians Network. Kaleigh can be found at kaleighmcmordie.com.

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