When can a healthy drink do double duty as a dessert? When you whirl up this fresh mint grasshopper mocktail recipe! It’s inspired by the after-dinner Grasshopper cocktail that’s typically made with green crème de menthe, white crème de cacao, and heavy cream. This virgin version is hangover-free and contains no added sugars and no artery-clogging cream! It has a just-right sweetness and creaminess and fresh minty flair. Cheers!

fresh mint grasshopper mocktail

Yield: 2 servings

Serving size: 1 cup

INGREDIENTS

• 3/4 cup plain unsweetened almond milk, well chilled
• 8 pitted dried California dates (2 ounces)
• 10 fresh mint leaves + 2 mint sprigs
• 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
• 1/8 teaspoon pure chocolate extract
• 1/2 cup plain or vanilla unsweetened plant-based Greek-style yogurt
• 3 or 4 large ice cubes

DIRECTIONS

1. Add the almond milk, dates, mint leaves, and extracts to a high-power blender container. Cover and blend on high speed until dates are well pureed, about 3 minutes. Add the plant-based yogurt and ice cubes and blend on high speed until creamy, about 45 seconds.
2. Pour into chilled martini glasses through a small mesh strainer, using a small spoon to help press mocktail through the strainer.
3. Garnish with the mint sprigs and serve immediately.

Per serving: 130 calories, 1.5g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 0mg cholesterol, 75mg sodium, 25g total carbohydrate, 3g dietary fiber, 21g sugars includes 0g added sugars, 6g protein (protein varies)

Jackie’s Culinary Nutrition Tips!

• When possible, go with natural ways to add sweetness, such as using dried dates, which have a rather neutral flavor making them versatile for creating no-sugar-added cuisine
• Do be a fan of pure flavor extracts, like vanilla, peppermint, and chocolate; a few drops can add plenty of flavor without the excess calories

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