Description
This Gingerbread Smoothie is a cozy, festive drink packed with warming gingerbread spices, frozen bananas, cacao, and optional protein powder, perfect for a quick Christmas morning treat or a winter dessert alternative.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk (or more based on desired consistency)
- 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: Combine the 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 Smooth: Blend the mixture on high until smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, add more milk to reach your desired consistency. Taste and add more sweetener if necessary.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy as is, or optionally top with whipped cream and a dusting of cacao powder or additional gingerbread spice for extra festive flair.
Notes
- This smoothie is ideal for cozy winter mornings or a holiday-themed treat.
- Using frozen bananas creates a thick and creamy texture without ice.
- Substitute almond milk with any other milk of your choice for variations.
- Adjust sweetness with honey or molasses according to your preference.
- For a vegan option, use plant-based yogurt and protein powder.
- Protein powder is optional but adds a nutritional boost.
- Gingerbread spice can be a blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves if not store-bought.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 334 kcal
- Sugar: 46.5 g
- Sodium: 423 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
