Blackberry Mint Julep Smoothie

Not able to make it to Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby? Embrace the spirit with this Blackberry Mint Julep Smoothie, a Shakeology version of the classic Southern cocktail.

This Mint Julep-inspired smoothie blends Vanilla Shakeology with blackberries, fresh mint leaves, and bourbon extract to taste like a fruity version of the classic cocktail.

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Blackberry Mint Julep Smoothie

The Mint Julep-inspired smoothie blends Vanilla Shakeology with blackberries, fresh mint leaves, and bourbon extract to taste like a fruity version of the classic cocktail.

Course Dessert, shake, Snack

Keyword Vanilla Shakeology

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 0 mins

Total Time 5 mins

Servings 1 smoothie

Calories 195 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 cup / 240 ml water
• 1 cup / 170 g ice
• 1 scoop Vanilla Shakeology
• ½ cup / 70 g fresh (or frozen) blackberries
• ¼ cup / 10 g fresh mint leaves
• 1 tsp. pure bourbon extract

Instructions

1. Place water, ice, Shakeology, blackberries, mint, and extract in blender; cover. Blend until smooth. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

Fantastic Fiber (F), Gluten Free (GF), No Dairy (ND), Protein Power (P), Quick ‘n’ Easy (QE), Vegan (V), Vegetarian (VG)

The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.*

* Total Sugar 15 g, Added Sugar 5 g

Nutrition Facts

Blackberry Mint Julep Smoothie

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 195 Calories from Fat 18

% Daily Value*

Fat 2g3%

Cholesterol 10mg3%

Sodium 164mg7%

Carbohydrates 28g9%

Fiber 11g46%

Sugar 15g17%

Protein 19g38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Container Equivalents
½ Purple
1 Red

2B Mindset Plate It!
Increase blackberries to 1 cup and serve with 12 almonds to make a complete breakfast.

Photographs by Anguel Dimov and Brianne B of Natural Girl Modern World