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It’s the perfect time of year to get creative and add some festive spirit to your recipes. So, we decided to take our Cashew Mocha flavour and add a peppermint spin to it! A delicious candy cane smoothie? Yes, please! Our Cashew Mocha wheel contains cold brew coffee, as well as vitamins, minerals, superfoods and 18 g of plant-based protein. This delicious recipe will get you feeling nourished and energized, so you’ll be ready to take on the holidays!

Yields: 2-3 smoothies
Total Time: 10 minutes
Candy Cane Smoothie
Photos by Erb & Spice

Ingredients

  • 2 Cashew Mocha wheels 
  • 1 cup cold coffee 
  • 1 cup almond milk or nut milk of choice
  • 1 banana
  • 1 tbsp. cacao powder
  • 1/8 tsp. peppermint extract (can add more for desired peppermint flavour)
  • Optional: a bit of maple syrup for additional sweetness
  • Toppings: Vegan coconut whipped cream and crushed candy canes

Steps

  1. Prepare the coffee in advance so that it has time to cool down.
  2. In a blender, combine all of the ingredients. Blend until smooth. 
  3. Top with vegan whipped cream and crushed candy canes.