Healthy Gingerbread Smoothie | Low-Carb, Sugar-Free, Vegan

Need a break between holiday treats? Or a way to indulge healthfully?! 

This creamy, protein-packed gingerbread smoothie blended with pumpkin puree, avocado, superfoods like maca, nut butter, and cozy spices for a delicious breakfast or snack! This healthy gingerbread smoothie recipe will be your new favorite to make this winter!

Tips for making this healthy gingerbread smoothie recipe

Here are a few of my favorite tips for making this gingerbread smoothie creamy and delicious:

1. Using a frozen peeled zucchini helps keep the smoothie cold and thick. Frozen zucchini is a great low-sugar alternative to frozen bananas but can be interchanged here.
2. Make sure to peel your zucchini before freezing for proper color and texture. Save your zucchini skins and chop them up to toss in your dinner stir fry or veggie broth.
3. Don’t be afraid to add more liquid if your smoothie is too thick or won’t fully blend. High-powered blenders tend to blend frozen ingredients much better, so if you have a regular blender, you may need to add more nut milk or water.
4. Start the blender on low speed, then gradually increase the speed to high to help blend all ingredients. 

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Gingerbread Smoothie

Yield: 2

Author: Katelyn Louise

Prep time: 10 MinTotal time: 10 Min

Low-Carb, Sugar-Free, High-Protein

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 avocado
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup water or chaga tea
• 1/2 cup frozen, peeled zucchini (or banana)
• 1 Tbsp. pecan butter or nut butter of choice
• 1 Tbsp. ground flax (or add more nut butter)
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2-1 tsp. ginger powder OR 1 tsp. fresh grated ginger
• 1/8 tsp. allspice
• 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
• 1 tsp. maca powder
• 1/4 tsp. mineral salt
• 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
• Stevia to taste
• Ice as needed

OPTIONS

• 1 tsp. medicinal mushroom powder like this one
• Add 2 dates, 1-2 Tbsp. maple syrup or coconut sugar in place of stevia for a non-sugar-free option

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Top with a granola like this one and coconut cream or whipped cream.

 

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