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Enjoy This Festive Peppermint Chocolate Shake

Ingredients:

2 scoops Chocolate Life Shake^™
1 cup milk of choice
1 frozen banana
1/2 tsp. peppermint extract

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in blender with 4-6 ice cubes and blend until creamy.

Whipped cream shown as serving suggestion only.

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More Seasonal Recipes to Make This Holiday Season

If you’re looking for more ways to make the holidays a little healthier, add some of these dishes to your holiday spread. You can also swap out your beverages with these festive holiday wellness mocktails.