Enjoy a festive snack this holiday season with an easy vanilla peppermint smoothie, made with just a few ingredients! (nut-free, gluten-free)
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The holiday season always seems to be the busiest, most crazy part of the year. And this year with a new baby in the mix, it’s been more chaotic than ever! I have hardly had time to decorate the house or bake any special Christmas treats.
When things get hectic, it’s more important than ever for me to make smart food choices to help nourish my body. I always make sure to eat regular meals and keep plenty of snacks handy so I’m not running on empty.
One of my favorite snacks to have on hand is yogurt. Eating one yogurt every day is an important first step toward creating a more balanced diet and a healthier lifestyle. Yogurt is part of my healthy eating pattern as a smart snack, convenient part of breakfast, delicious cooking ingredient, or quick dessert!
I used Dannon Light & Fit Original Greek Vanilla Nonfat Yogurt to make this fun and festive vanilla peppermint smoothie. Light & Fit Original Greek Nonfat Yogurt has 80 calories and packs 12 grams of protein into one 5.3 oz cup!
In addition to the Greek yogurt, I added frozen riced cauliflower to this vanilla peppermint smoothie for more nutrients than ice would provide, as well as oats for fiber which is known to be a satiating nutrient, especially in combination with protein. For a delicious seasonal smoothie, peppermint extract provides fresh mint flavor without the added sugar.
This vanilla peppermint smoothie is so quick and easy to whip up for a yummy snack to get me in the Christmas spirit and add great nutrition to busy days. Try one next time you’re in the mood for something festive!
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PrintVanilla Peppermint Smoothie
Enjoy a festive snack this holiday season with an easy vanilla peppermint smoothie, made with just a few ingredients! (nut-free, gluten-free)
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 smoothie 1x
- Category: smoothie
- Method: no cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 container (5.3 oz) Light and Light & Fit Original Greek Vanilla Nonfat Yogurt
- 1/4 cup milk of choice
- 1/4 cup frozen riced cauliflower
- 1/4 cup rolled or quick oats
- 1/4– 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- Crushed peppermint for the rim (optional)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except for crushed peppermint to a high-powered blender and blend until smooth.
- (Optional) Dampen the rim of a glass with water and press upside down onto crushed peppermint.
- Pour smoothie into glass and enjoy!
Keywords: peppermint smoothie, vanilla smoothie, Holiday smoothie
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