{St.Patty's Day} Mint Chocolate Green Protein Smoothie (gluten free & can be vegan!)

INGREDIENTS

scoop chocolate protein powder (I use North Coast Naturals 100% Whey Isolate)

1 tbsp

ground flaxseed

medium banana (peeled, cut into sections, and frozen)

1/2 cup

fresh or frozen spinach (I used the frozen chunks)

1/4 tsp

pure peppermint extract

ice cubes

1/4 cup

unsweetened almond milk

1 tbsp

pure dark chocolate chips