This shake was inspired by my friend Jessica Espinoza and 20 Dishes: Junk Food Made Real: Copycat Shamrock Shake® :: Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free

When I saw her email come through on Friday, (totally appropriate for St. Patrick's Day, I might add), I thought, “Mmm, that looks so good! I want to try that!” Well, as you know, I have a hard time following a recipe perfectly plus I love to improvise, so mine is slightly different, plus it includes chocolate “chips”!

I recently became an affiliate for Dr. Axe's Bone Broth Protein, and they sent me a sample of the Bone Broth Collagen. I have to say I was a teensy bit apprehensive about using it, as it has a flavor to it, similar to broth. However, I could not detect it in this shake and in fact, I think it added a “malt” flavor. I love the old-fashioned malt powder that we used to put in shakes and malts when I was a kid. I'm kind of excited to think I can have that again. I'll let you know if I try another one.

Mint Chocolate Chip Coconut Milkshake

Serves 2.

• 1 can or 14 ounces coconut milk [affiliate link] (I like Natural Value because it has no additives, or most of the time I'll just make my own using shredded coconut)
• 1 handful of spinach leaves
• 1 avocado
• 2 tablespoons honey [affiliate link]
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup of ice cubes
• 1 scoop Dr. Axe's Bone Broth Collagen
• 2 squares Baker's Unsweetened Chocolate, shaved or chopped into small pieces
• 4 spearmint leaves or to taste (you could also use 3 drops food safe Peppermint essential oil or 1 teaspoon mint extract)

1. Baker's Unsweetened Chocolate is pure cacao and chocolate is allowed on GAPS, in case you are wondering.
2. If you have a high-powered blender like a Vitamix you use larger chunks of the chocolate squares; otherwise, you can use a grater to shave the squares into small pieces, or use a sharp knife to shave off bits.
3. Place everything in the blender and mix until smooth.