The other night I had the most amazing idea for ice cream. I’m currently obsessed with protein ice cream and one of my favorite “regular” ice cream flavors is Mint n’ Chip. 
So, yesterday I went out and bought Peppermint Extract. And today… success! 
Mint & Chip Protein Ice Cream:
1.5 scoops chocolate protein powder
lots of ice
1 cup milk of choice
a few drops peppermint extract (about 1/16 tsp)
1/8 tsp xantham gum (this helps thicken it)
packet sugar of your choice (added this after tasting, I needed it, you may not)
opt. handful of spinach (but this adds to the green color)
fun opt. handful chocolate chips 
Blend. 
Top with granola. Enjoy!
In other news – Who needs Chipotle when I can raid my mom’s fridge? 
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I read your blog about protein ice cream. I’ve done a lot of work in this area and actually created a gelato that has 15 grams of protein and only 2.5 g fat sweetened with organic agave nectar and pure cane sugar. I created this for hospital patients, being one myself for a large part of my life, but people like it so much that it is requested daily by healthy lifestyle consumers. I’d be happy to send you some if you’d like, because I know for certain that you would love it! Just let me know.
Love you blog. Healthy foods and healthy lives are wonderful things for everyone.
Adrian
if it weren’t so late I’d make a run to the store! can’t wait to try this since mint chip is the best ice cream ever! YUM!!
AH! i just bought some peppermint extract the other day. now i just need some chocolate protein! 🙂
xo.
Is that Cracklin Oat Bran cereal? <3
I LOVE MY MOM’S FRIDGE!!! Girl, you nailed it with the mint chip protein ice cream…I LOVE how creative you are. Now come cook for me k?
What a great idea! I love mint chocolate chip too. Sorry I’ve been MIA! I will finally be back posting tomorrow
I spy Cracklin’ Oat Bran!!! I loooove that stuff 🙂
Very creative idea!
This is such a great idea! Mint chocolate chip and coffee ice cream are my faves.
I love you for this recipe! Yummy!!!!!!
I made a mint chocolate oat combo the other day! It was delish!
I will be making this fro dessert tomorrow! muah!
Is that Cracklin’ Oat Bran on top? I love that stuff! I didn’t even know it was still in stores, I’m going to have to look for it!
Reason #2 I love your blog? Cracklin Oat Bran. Reason #1, of course, is how hilarious you are!
mmm looks delicious! How do you decide which protein powders to buy? I need to invest in some but I feel like they are expensive!
Mmmmmmm looks great! 🙂
is that cracklin oat bran cereal!?? i haven’t had that since college!
I’m jealous that your mom is a good substitute for Chipotle. But at least my grandparents is a good substitute for Cracker Barrel, if Cracker Barrel slipped you money on your way out the door. 🙂
Wow, what kind of granola is that? Looks tasty 🙂
Alright, it may be time to invest in some xanthum gum and get my coconut ice cream on =)
Creative “ice cream” idea!
omg you just made my day 🙂 i am going to go out and get some asap! xoxo
I almost bought mint chocolate chip ice cream today. I think this is a sign I should make this instead 🙂
Truth be told – It’s not as good as the “real” thing, but it’s easier to keep on hand 🙂
Ok lady, I think I MUST try one of your smoothies. They look so good. Question: If I were to induldge in this smoothie post dinner, is it bad to consume that much protein a couple hrs before bed? Anyone? Thanks!
I have to go to mint extract STAT! And I have all other ingredients including vegan chocolate chips…score! Brilliant.