A smooth and creamy holiday smoothie blending milk, frozen banana, and pure vanilla with warming cinnamon and nutmeg for festive flavor.
Vanilla Spice Holiday Smoothie
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A smooth and creamy holiday smoothie blending milk, frozen banana, and pure vanilla with warming cinnamon and nutmeg for festive flavor.
Prep
7 min
Cook
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Total
7 min
Servings
1
Diet
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Ingredients
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servings
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- ¾ cup (180.0 ml)milk
- 1.0 mediumfrozen banana
- 1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120.0 ml)ice cubes
- ⅛ tsp (0.3 g)ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp (0.3 g)ground nutmeg
- ⅛ tspfine sea salt
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Instructions
- Add the milk to a high-speed blender first.
- Add the frozen banana, pure vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and 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 consistency. Blend in 1–2 tablespoons additional milk if too thick, or a few extra ice cubes or frozen banana if too thin.
- Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- Use freshly ground cinnamon and nutmeg for the best flavor. You can substitute any milk for a dairy-free version.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make vanilla spice holiday smoothie?
Plan on 7 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make vanilla spice holiday 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.
233
Calories / serving
6.5g
Fat
37.0g
Carbs
7.3g
Protein
24.2g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~233 cal · 7g fat · 37g carbs · 7g protein · 24g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 233 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 44 min·2.6 mi·~5150 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 32 min·1.6 mi·~3200 steps
- Moderate cycling 24 min·4.8 mi
- Swimming laps 33 min
- Jogging 23 min·1.9 mi·~3700 steps
- Stair climbing 22 min·~2000 steps
- Dancing 38 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 24 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 54 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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