Gingerbread Spiced Smoothie (Printable Format)
A creamy smoothie with banana, molasses, and warm spices for a cozy, festive drink.
# What You Need:
→ Smoothie Base
01 - 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
02 - 1 large frozen banana
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or plant-based yogurt)
→ Flavorings
04 - 2 tablespoons rolled oats
05 - 1 tablespoon molasses
06 - 1 tablespoon almond butter
→ Spices
07 - 1 teaspoon ground ginger
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
10 - 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
→ Sweetener (optional)
11 - 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey, to taste
→ Toppings (optional)
12 - Whipped cream
13 - Pinch of ground cinnamon
# How-To Steps:
01 - Place milk, frozen banana, Greek yogurt, rolled oats, molasses, almond butter, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and optional sweetener into a blender.
02 - Blend on high speed for approximately 30 seconds until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
03 - Taste and modify sweetness or spice levels as preferred.
04 - Pour the smoothie into glasses. Optionally, top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Serve immediately.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It tastes like dessert but feels wholesome enough for breakfast, which means you're basically getting away with something.
- The whole thing comes together in five minutes, perfect for those mornings when you want something more interesting than cereal.
- The spice blend is forgiving—you can amp it up or dial it back depending on your mood.
02 -
- Frozen banana is the difference between a creamy smoothie and a thin, icy one—never use fresh if you want that signature texture.
- The molasses matters; trying to get that gingerbread flavor without it is like making soup without salt, and you'll taste the difference immediately.
03 -
- Prep your banana pieces in advance when they're perfectly ripe, freeze them in a container, and you'll always have smoothie supplies ready.
- Fresh spices matter more than you think—if your cinnamon smells faint and dusty, that's your problem, so buy new ones and watch everything come alive.