Description
This Gingerbread Smoothie is the perfect way to enjoy the cozy, comforting flavors of gingerbread in a healthy, drinkable form. With a rich blend of oats, banana, spices, and a touch of molasses and brown sugar, this smoothie is like having a gingerbread cookie in a glass. It’s a satisfying and nourishing option for breakfast or an afternoon treat, packed with fiber, protein, and the warm spices you love.
Ingredients
50 g (½ cup) rolled oats
1 banana (see note 1)
240 ml (1 cup) milk (any variety: dairy or plant-based)
20 g (1 tbsp) brown sugar
5 ml (1 tsp) molasses
8 g (2 tsp) ground cinnamon (see note 2)
5 g (1 tsp) ground ginger (see note 2)
1 g (½ tsp) allspice (see note 2)
1 g (½ tsp) ground cloves (see note 2)
Instructions
- Place the rolled oats, banana, milk, brown sugar, molasses, and all the spices (cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and cloves) into a blender.
- Blend on high for about 30 seconds or until smooth and creamy.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately!
Notes
- Vegan option: Use a plant-based milk such as almond milk or oat milk to make this smoothie completely dairy-free.
- Add protein: To make this smoothie more filling, add a scoop of your favorite protein powder or some Greek yogurt.
- Spice it up: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of nutmeg for extra warmth and depth of flavor.
- Sweeten to taste: Adjust the sweetness by adding more brown sugar, maple syrup, or a touch of stevia if you prefer a sweeter smoothie.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
