Description
A creamy, festive Gingerbread Smoothie combining warming gingerbread spices with the natural sweetness of frozen bananas, protein powder, and a touch of honey or molasses. Perfect for a cozy winter breakfast or a healthy dessert alternative.
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
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients including milk, Greek yogurt if using, frozen bananas, protein powder, cacao powder, gingerbread spice, honey or molasses, vanilla extract, and sea salt.
- Blend Smoothie: Add all ingredients into a high-speed blender. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Adjust Consistency and Sweetness: Check thickness and sweetness; add more milk if too thick or more sweetener if you prefer it sweeter. Blend again briefly if adjustments are made.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into a glass. Optionally, top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cacao or gingerbread spice for extra festive flavor.
Notes
- This smoothie is great for Christmas mornings or winter breakfasts due to its warming gingerbread spices.
- Greek yogurt and protein powder can be omitted or substituted based on dietary preferences.
- Adjust sweetness with honey, molasses, or both depending on your taste.
- Use almond milk or any other milk alternative for a dairy-free option.
- For extra thickness, use more frozen bananas or less milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- 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
