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    Home » Recipes » Dairy Free

    Green Pea Smoothie with Mint

    Published: Mar 28, 2019 / Modified: May 12, 2020 by Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN / This post may contain affiliate links / 8 Comments

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    Green Pea Smoothie with Mint
    Green Pea Smoothie with Mint
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    With hints of fresh mint and sweet bananas, this bright green pea smoothie is a delicious way to celebrate springtime.

    Green Pea Smoothie with Mint

    This past weekend, I presented at a spring “reset retreat” at a local holistic medicine clinic. We discussed different ways to renew our health and wellbeing during the spring and enjoyed a relaxing afternoon together. It was a lot of fun!

    Being the veggie enthusiast that I am, my part of the presentation focused on spring vegetables, their different health benefits, and how to prepare them in new and exciting ways. As part of the program, I whipped up this gorgeous Green Pea Smoothie with Mint. It was a hit, and I loved it so much that I wanted to share it with my online community too. 

    I mean, doesn’t a bright green smoothie just scream springtime?!

    green pea smoothie ingredients
    smoothie ingredients in blender

    Nutrition of Green Peas

    As you can see in the photos above, the main ingredient in this smoothie is frozen green peas. They contribute a subtle sweetness, creamy texture, and a whole lotta nutrition, including fiber, protein, and vitamin C. In fact, ½ cup of frozen green peas (the amount used in one serving of this smoothie) has (1):

    • Calories: 60
    • Carbs: 10 grams (including 3.5 grams of fiber!)
    • Protein: 4 grams (that’s a lot for a veggie)
    • Vitamin C: almost 50% of the Daily Value (DV)
    • Vitamin A: 11% of the DV
    • Iron: 6% of the DV
    • Magnesium: 6% of the DV
    • Potassium: 5% of the DV

    Green Pea Smoothie with Mint

    Plus, using frozen peas means you don’t have to add any ice! In addition to peas, this smoothie features some other springtime favorites: spinach and fresh mint. It reminds me of my Healthier Shamrock Shake, but with a more vibrant color and less minty flavor. 

    To add some more protein and healthy fats to this recipe, on top of the protein from peas, try a scoop of peanut or almond butter. A reader told me that she tried it with almond butter and that it was delicious!

    PS: for another fun way to use green peas in a drink, try my Muddled Pea and Mint Kombucha Mocktail.

    Green Pea Smoothie with Mint

    Are you ready to try?! If you do, let me know how you like it in the comments below!

    For other spring pea recipes, check out:

    • Spring Pea Orzo Fried Rice
    • Sugar Snap Pea Quinoa Salad
    • Parmesan Peas and Shallots
    • Vegetarian Pea and Bok Choy Tacos
    • Paprika and Garlic Roasted Peas
    Green Pea Smoothie with Mint

    Green Pea Smoothie with Mint

    A vibrant green smoothie with frozen peas and fresh mint. The perfect breakfast or snack!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 mins
    Total Time: 5 mins
    Servings: 1 smoothie
    Calories: 226kcal
    Author: Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup frozen green peas
    • 1 banana - preferably frozen
    • 1 cup spinach
    • 4 mint leaves - more to taste
    • 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk - can sub milk of choice
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    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Add more almond milk if needed to promote blending. Enjoy cold!

    Notes

    • To add more protein and healthy fat to this smoothie, add a spoonful of almond or peanut butter.
    • Raw peas can be difficult to digest. Feel free to steam the peas before adding them to the smoothie if desired.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1smoothie | Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 790mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 3613IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 513mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Eat [drink] your greens 😉

    Lizzie

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    1. sheri

      January 25, 2023 at 12:37 pm

      5 stars
      I made this and liked it a lot. One tip: blend the milk, spinach, and mint first to get your greens nice and smooth. Then add the peas and frozen banana. Goes for any green smoothie. I’ll keep making this 🙂

      Reply
      • Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN

        January 25, 2023 at 1:52 pm

        Hi Sheri, great tip! I’m so glad you are enjoying this recipe! Thanks for your 5-star review :-).

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    2. Katrina

      December 16, 2021 at 12:40 pm

      What can I substitute the banana for? Trying to cut some of the carbs in the recipe. Would this work with just some monkfruit sweetener instead of the banana or would that really affect the taste?

      Reply
      • Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN

        December 16, 2021 at 2:17 pm

        You could try it with some monkfruit sweetener. I do think it needs a little sweetness since the spinach and peas are pretty earthy, but with the mint in there monkfruit sweetener might be enough in place of the banana. Let me know how it turns out!

        Reply
    3. Heidi Pafford

      January 09, 2021 at 7:25 pm

      5 stars
      Is a banana enough to naturally sweeten this or should I add a pitted date? This looks delicious! Heidi

      Reply
      • Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN

        January 11, 2021 at 1:47 pm

        I personally think the banana is enough, but adding a pitted date wouldn’t take away from the flavors at all if you wanted to make it sweeter. Hope you enjoy!

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    4. Nathaniel Bannister

      October 03, 2020 at 9:20 pm

      Pretty interesting, I used oat milk and arugula instead of spinach. I think this recipe could benefit from adding orange or lemon juice to brighten and contrast with the creamy, vegetable flavors of the peas and almond milk. I put more than the recommended amount of mint in there as well but still had a hard time tasting it.

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      • Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN

        October 05, 2020 at 10:04 am

        Hi Nate, using arugula would completely change the flavor profile of this smoothie, since it has a much more potent and different flavor than spinach. I’d recommend making it with spinach as written to fully taste the intended flavors in this recipe.

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