Smoothie for a Happy St. Patrick's Day!

St. Paddy’s Chocolate Mint Smoothie  by Maureen Shannon Who needs green beer when you can drink this cheer in glass? Bring out your inner leprechaun with this festive St. Paddy’s day smoothie. Let the magical powers of this delicious drink dance in your belly and make you smile with delight. Cheers! Makes 16 - 18 oz. -1 frozen banana -11⁄2 cups non-dairy milk (almond, hemp or rice) -1 tablespoon ground hemp seeds -1⁄4 cup soaked cashews (soaked in water for 4 hours; drained and rinsed well) -Handful of fresh mint (leaves only) -Big handful of spinach leaves -1⁄4 teaspoon peppermint extract (optional) -1 tablespoon cacao nibs Prep and wash all produce. Blend ingredients and garnish with a few more cacao nibs and a mint leaf. Serve.