Cozy Gingerbread Smoothie (Tastes Like Holiday Morning!)
This creamy gingerbread smoothie tastes like Holiday morning in a glass! Packed with warming spices, natural sweetness from dates and banana, plus protein to keep you satisfied. Ready in just 5 minutes with no baking required, perfect for busy mornings when you want something festive and nourishing.
Ingredients
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 2 Medjool dates pitted
- 1 tablespoon blackstrap molasses
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 pinch ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4-5 ice cubes if using fresh banana
Instructions
- If dates are firm, soak in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain and pit.
- Add almond milk and Greek yogurt to blender first.
- Break frozen banana into chunks and add to blender along with dates.
- Add almond butter, molasses, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla extract.
- Blend on low speed initially, then increase to high. Blend for 45-60 seconds until completely smooth.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or spices as desired. Add more milk if too thick, or ice if too thin.
- Pour into glass and serve immediately. Top with cinnamon or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Storage Tips:
- Refrigerate leftovers in sealed mason jar for up to 24 hours
- Shake well before drinking as separation is normal
- Freeze in ice cube trays and re-blend with splash of milk later
- Add 1 scoop protein powder for 25-30g protein
- Mix in 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed for omega-3s
- Add shot of espresso for gingerbread latte version