Thick and creamy with a hint of sweet vanilla and subtle spices, this dairy free Gingerbread Smoothie makes a fantastic healthy Christmas breakfast
If you are not quite feeling the festive spirit yet then today's recipe is sure to get you in the mood.
Gingerbread is one of those flavours synonymous with Christmas.
Sure, gingerbread tastes good at any time but there is something about this time of year that makes it taste so much better.
Thick and creamy with a hint of sweet vanilla and subtle spices, this smoothie is a fantastic way to enjoy all the flavours of gingerbread without any of the unhealthy ingredients.
Lets face it, we're all going to over-indulge a little during the next few weeks but this smoothie would make a great light and refreshing breakfast when you have a day of eating and drinking ahead of you.
Milk Substitutes
I used a mixture of almond and coconut milk but it would work really well with dairy or soya milk too. I kept the spice flavour very mild so it's suitable for kids but you can always add extra if you prefer more of a kick to it.
What other smoothie flavours do you think would work well at this time of year?
If you liked my Gingerbread Smoothie recipe, then please do leave me a comment and a star rating below. You can also share your pictures with me on Instagram. I always love to see your creations!
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Gingerbread Smoothie
- Prep Time: 2 mins
- Total Time: 2 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
- Category: Smoothie
- Cuisine: Christmas
Description
Thick and creamy with a hint of sweet vanilla and subtle spices, this dairy free Gingerbread Smoothie makes a fantastic healthy Christmas breakfast
Ingredients
- 700ml / 3 cups dairy or non dairy milk milk (I used a mix of almond and coconut milk)
- 1 banana
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp grated nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp ground cloves
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blitz until smooth.
- Divide between two glasses, garnish with grated nutmeg and serve immediately.
Jackson says
Is it ok if I keep it refrigerated for a few hours before drinking?
Bianca Carey Spencer says
Hi Jackson, yes that should be fine! Just give it a stir once you take it out of the fridge before drinking.
Penny says
Now it's December it's all about gingerbread and spiced drinks for me! Had this for breakfast this morning and it was so good. Thank you for sharing your recipe.
Tom says
This is a really nice winter smoothie recipe.