The year is quickly drawing to a close. Before it does, however, there’s still ample opportunity to snuggle up near a fire, or a tree, and enjoy this peppermint smoothie. This drink offers a taste of the holidays while still providing the health benefits of peppermint, dark chocolate and oh-so-necessary greens!

The Problem: It’s hard to indulge in the seasonal flavors mindfully. Reaching for that peppermint mocha or whipped drink can really tax the system instead of promoting overall health and wellness.

The Solution: By including greens with peppermint, you double down on the digestive benefits. Peppermint has wide-reaching health benefits, from calming nausea, to dealing with gastric ailments such as IBS, to mitigating stress and headaches (a must around the holidays!). Greens, including kale and spinach, are a must in order to supply necessary fiber and iron, along with numerous vitamins. Spirulina is one of our favorite smoothie additions and a quick way to supercharge the greens. Cacao boots up brain function and helps keep hearts healthy.