Dairy Free Sugar Free Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Shake

Cacao nibs and mint blend together with nondairy vanilla ice cream to create a healthier version of the mint chocolate chip shake. By choosing sugar-free ice cream like So Delicious' Coconut-Milk Vanilla you cut out the dairy and sugar. This shake is creamy, sweet, and crunchy from the cacao nibs. This shake makes for a great dessert option or an after workout recovery shake by blending in your favorite plant-based protein powder.

Dairy Free Sugar Free Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Shake

PopSugar Fitness

Makes 1 Serving

Stars of the Show:

• 1 tbsp raw cacao nibs - Could not locate cacao nibs at the store and used a 100% cacao bar instead.
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract - Used vanilla bean paste. 
• 1/2 cup dairy free vanilla ice cream
• 1 handful mint leaves
• 2 tsp Green Vibrance food supplement (can be found at Whole Foods), optional
• 3 ice cubes
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• pinch of Himalayan sea salt

And Action:

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Thin out with more almond milk if needed. 

Lemon Herb Chicken

Lemon Herb Chicken

Women's Health

Makes 2 Servings

Stars of the Show:

• 2 tbsp olive oil + 4 tsp
• 2 chicken cutlets
• juice and zest of 1 lemon - The juice alone makes this dish very lemony.
• 1/3 cup fresh parsley
• 1/3 cup fresh mint
• 1/3 cup fresh basil
• salt and pepper
• 1/3 cup white wine

And Action:

Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in an oven-proof skillet on high heat. Place the chicken in the skillet and sear for 2 minutes per side. While the chicken cooks, put the remaining 4 tsp oil, along with the lemon juice, zest, and herbs, into a blender or food processor and pulse until well mixed. Place the skillet with the chicken in a 400°F oven to roast for 8 minutes. Remove the skillet from the oven and place the chicken on a plate. Season with salt and pepper, then pour the wine into the skillet, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the herb sauce to the skillet and cook on the stove top for 1 minute, stirring frequently. Pour the sauce over the chicken.