5-Minute Gingerbread Coffee Protein Smoothie Joy
Enjoy the warm, spiced flavors of gingerbread and coffee in this satisfying protein smoothie. It is a simple way to treat yourself to a holiday taste any time of year.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- 1/2 cup frozen cauliflower florets (for creaminess)
- 1/4 cup strong brewed and cooled coffee
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4-5 ice cubes (optional, for thicker texture)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a high-speed blender.
- Secure the lid tightly.
- Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides.
- If the smoothie is too thick, add a splash more almond milk and blend again.
- Pour immediately into your favorite glass.
- Sip and enjoy your gingerbread coffee treat.
Notes
- For extra sweetness, add 1 pitted Medjool date before blending.
- If you prefer a colder coffee base, use cold brew concentrate instead of brewed coffee.
- You can substitute frozen zucchini for the frozen cauliflower if you prefer a milder vegetable taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: Approx. 200-250 (depends on protein powder)
- Sugar: Low (natural sugars)
- Sodium: Low
- Fat: Low to moderate
- Saturated Fat: Low
- Unsaturated Fat: Low
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Moderate
- Fiber: Moderate
- Protein: High
- Cholesterol: Low
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