I don't mean to brag, but I consider myself a connoisseur of the chocolate aisle in the grocery store. I find myself there often.
I'm often browsing the different types of chocolates, mostly dark, and I always find myself reaching for the same brand of chocolate,
Green & Black's Organic Chocolate
. They are an all organic and Fairtrade certified company and they are my favorite chocolates to snack on and bake with. During the day I'll grab a few squares of the 85% Dark Chocolate, and BAM! I'm a new woman!
With summer quickly approaching in Vegas, I find my kids (and myself) craving cold and satisfying treats. Popsicles and smoothies are usually our go-to, but lately my kids have been on a milkshake kick. Do ya blame them?!
I wanted to create something that was light and refreshing, but also indulgent and sweet for those hot summer afternoons. I knew that the Dark Chocolate Mint Bar would go perfectly with coconut ice cream! But then...
Fold in that Mint Dark Chocolate in some coconut whipped cream for a topping on the milkshake and it takes everything to a whole new level.
A level I like to call perfection.
Dark Chocolate Mint Chip Coconut Milkshake w/ Mint Chip Coconut Whipped Cream
Ingredients
- (For the Milkshake)
- 1 pint good quality coconut ice cream OR coconut Greek yogurt frozen ice cubes
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- 1/4 - 1/2 c. coconut milk
- 12 squares GREEN & BLACK'S ORGANIC Mint Dark Chocolate
- Ice-optional
- (For the Whipped Cream)
- 1 can full fat coconut milk, placed upside down in the fridge overnight
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- 4 TB. pure cane powdered sugar
- 6 squares GREEN & BLACK'S ORGANIC Mint Dark Chocolate, finely chopped
Instructions
- Make the whipped cream first. Turn the can right side up and open. Remove all of the thick cream and discard or save the water for later use.
- Whip the cream and the rest of the ingredients (not the chocolate) together with beaters or a mixer until fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Fold in the chopped chocolate.
- Cover and place in the fridge until ready to use.
- To make the milkshake, place all ingredients in a blender and blend until creamy.
- Top with the whip cream.
- Eat immediately and enjoy!
- Serves 2 milkshakes or 4 small ones.
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The second I finished whipping these up my girls were jumping up and down begging for a glass! Too bad I didn't share... Just kidding! I let them have a sip ;).
They loved the little bits of mint chocolate inside, which added a whole new level of excitement for them. Being a kid is the greatest right? The whipped cream was probably my favorite and I can definitely see using it again for other sweet treats in the future!
Have you ever tried Green & Black's Organic Chocolate? It's amazing and made in great taste! There are 11 flavors!
Dark Chocolate: Dark 70%, Dark 85%, Hazelnut & Currant, Mint, Maya Gold, Ginger, and Spiced Chili
Milk Chocolate: Milk Chocolate, Almond, and Toffee
White Chocolate: White Chocolate
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