This Gingerbread Smoothie is the perfect way to enjoy the holiday flavors while remaining committed to your health goals. It’s protein-packed, macro-balanced, and delicious. This Gingerbread Smoothie will be your go-to breakfast (or post-workout shake!) all holiday.

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You guys are loving my gingerbread recipes and it’s making my heart sing. Honestly, I have SO many ideas for recipes using my gingerbread spice and I am trying to hammer out as many as possible before the holiday season officially starts. I feel like I’m on a mission to show people that gingerbread can be used on much more than just gingerbread cookies!

In this post, we will dive into the great debate of gingerbread spice vs pumpkin spice. Next, we will go over the nutritional details and how you can adjust this smoothie to meet your nutritional goals. Then, we will dive into this incredible gingerbread smoothie recipe.

In this recipe, I use my salt-free, sugar-free Gingerbread spice blend from my spice company – The Spice Girl Kitchen. I’m biased because it is, after all, my spice recipe and the best salt-free, sugar-free Gingerbread seasoning on the market. But you can always swap this for plain cinnamon or come up with a Gingerbread spice blend at home!

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Team Pumpkin Spice or Team Gingerbread

I don’t mean to expose pumpkin spice or anything but… pumpkin spice doesn’t have any pumpkin in it at all. Even the beloved pumpkin-spiced lattes contain zero pumpkin (gasp!). That’s the power of spice! Pumpkin spice and gingerbread are very similar. They contain the same spices, but the differing spice ratios are what makes them different. Let’s break it down:

Pumpkin Spice Breakdown

If you scour the internet, you can find many different ideas on the spice ratios that make up the perfect pumpkin spice mix. Usually, the first ingredient in pumpkin spice is cinnamon, followed by nutmeg, then ginger and clove, and finished with a little allspice.

Gingerbread Breakdown

The same idea lies with gingerbread. There are many versions of gingerbread spice on the internet. The ingredients tend to be the same, but the ratio is where recipes differ. Typically, the main ingredient in gingerbread spice is ginger, which gives the traditional gingerbread flavor we know and love. The runner-up is cinnamon, followed by clove, then nutmeg, and finished with a little allspice.

spice Ratio is everything

There you have it. The same spices in different ratios yield a totally different outcome. One that’s heavier on the ginger and cinnamon will yield a gingerbread flavor, while the other is heavier on the cinnamon and nutmeg yields a pumpkin pie flavor.

What’s cool about both of these is that they can be used interchangeably. So, you can use my gingerbread spice in any recipe that calls for pumpkin spice and vice versa. That leads me to this question: are you team gingerbread or team pumpkin spice? I’m team Gingerbread Spice all the way! But, I’m sure you already knew that (ha!).

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Protein Powder Options

I have tried SO many different protein powders. Honestly, I’m a chocolate gal myself – but vanilla is way more versatile. When I am trying a new protein powder, I’m looking for something that has a French vanilla flavor that doesn’t taste like fake vanilla (if you know, you know) and is smooth in texture (not chalky). Here are some of my favorites:

Whey Protein

• Clean Simple Eats Simply Vanilla: about $60 for 30 servings
• Quest Vanilla Milkshake: about $30 for 23 servings
• Isopure Tahitian Vanilla: about $30 for 14 servings

Vegan Protein

I don’t have as much experience with vegan protein powders. I do find that vegan options tend to be grainier and chalkier. However, the best by far is the Orgain Vanilla Bean Organic Protein. It comes in a canister with 20 servings and runs around $27.

Nutritional Breakdown

This smoothie has the right balance to keep you full for hours! Honestly, nothing is worse than having a smoothie only to find yourself hungry again within the hour. Let’s go over the nutrition basics, shall we:

• 448 calories
• 20 grams of fat
• 39 grams of carbs
• 7 grams of fiber
• 33 grams of protein (depending on which protein powder you use – I used Clean Simple Eats vanilla whey protein powder)

Can I lessen the calories slightly?

Sure! Simply using half of the almond butter (1 tbsp) cuts out about 100 calories bringing the fats down to 11 grams and the calories totaling 350. It still keeps the smoothie balanced and delicious while making it slightly lighter. You could also use half of the banana, just be mindful that it may yield a thinner smoothie and decrease the fiber. Depending on your goals, these would be great options!

Can I make this smoothie vegan?

Absolutely! This smoothie can easily be vegan by simply swapping the whey protein for a plant-based vanilla protein powder of your choosing. This is also a great option for all dairy-free people.

You Might Also Like

If you like this recipe, you will also like:

• Gingerbread Banana Bread
• Gingerbread Overnight Oats
• Gingerbread Monkey Bread
• Gingerbread Energy Bites
• Skinny Slow Cooker Apple Crisp

OR click here for the entire Gingerbread category!

Storage Information

I don’t recommend storing this. It’s best enjoyed right after blending! [the_ad id=”3378″]

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