Description
This Gingerbread Smoothie is a festive and delicious drink perfect for winter mornings or holiday celebrations. Packed with warming gingerbread spices, frozen bananas, and optional protein powder, this smoothie tastes like a dessert while providing a nutritious start to your day.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (optional)
- 3 frozen bananas
- 1 scoop protein powder (optional)
- 1 tbsp cacao powder
- 1/2 tsp gingerbread spice (or Christmas spice)
- 1 tbsp honey or molasses (or both)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Small pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Add Ingredients to Blender, place the almond milk, Greek yogurt (if using), frozen bananas, protein powder (if using), cacao powder, gingerbread spice, honey or molasses, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt into a high-speed blender.
- Blend Until Smooth, blend all ingredients on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, add more almond milk to reach your desired consistency. Adjust sweetness by adding more honey or molasses if preferred.
- Serve and Garnish, pour the smoothie into a glass and serve immediately. Optionally, top with whipped cream and a light dusting of cacao powder or gingerbread spice for extra festive flair.
Notes
- This smoothie is perfect for Christmas mornings with warm, seasonal flavors.
- You can substitute almond milk with any milk alternative or regular milk.
- Protein powder is optional but adds extra nutrition and satiety.
- Adjust the sweetness to fit your taste by varying honey or molasses quantities.
- Cold frozen bananas give the smoothie a creamy texture without the need for ice.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based yogurt and a vegan-friendly protein powder, and replace honey with maple syrup or more molasses.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 334 kcal
- Sugar: 46.5 g
- Sodium: 423.1 mg
- Fat: 4.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 77.2 g
- Fiber: 8.5 g
- Protein: 5.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
