This gingerbread smoothie combines banana, warm spices, and vanilla for a creamy, spiced treat that imitates the flavors of gingerbread in a smooth, drinkable form.
Gingerbread Smoothie
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This gingerbread smoothie combines banana, warm spices, and vanilla for a creamy, spiced treat that imitates the flavors of gingerbread in a smooth, drinkable form.
Prep
7 min
Cook
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Total
7 min
Servings
1
Diet
Gluten free
Ingredients
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- ¾ cup (180.0 ml)milk
- 1.0 mediumfrozen banana
- 1.0 tbsp (15.0 ml)honey or maple syrup
- 1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)pure vanilla extract
- ½ tsp (1.3 g)ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp (0.5 g)ground ginger
- ½ cup (120.0 ml)ice cubes
- 1.0pinch fine sea salt
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Instructions
- Add the milk to a high-speed blender.
- Add the frozen banana, honey or maple syrup, pure vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and a pinch of fine sea salt.
- Add the ice cubes.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase to high and blend for 35–50 seconds until completely smooth.
- Check the consistency and blend in 1–2 tablespoons additional milk if too thick, or a few extra ice cubes if too thin.
- Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- Use frozen banana for creaminess and natural sweetness. To make it vegan, use a plant-based milk and maple syrup instead of honey.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make gingerbread smoothie?
Plan on 7 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make gingerbread smoothie ahead?
Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours and shake or re-blend before drinking.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract. You can swap in the seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean, 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder instead.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
300
Calories / serving
6.6g
Fat
54.4g
Carbs
7.4g
Protein
40.8g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~300 cal · 7g fat · 54g carbs · 7g protein · 41g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 300 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 57 min·3.3 mi·~6650 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 41 min·2.1 mi·~4100 steps
- Moderate cycling 30 min·6.0 mi
- Swimming laps 42 min
- Jogging 29 min·2.4 mi·~4650 steps
- Stair climbing 28 min·~2500 steps
- Dancing 49 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 30 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 70 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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