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    Home » Breakfast and Brunch Recipes » Healthy Chia Gingerbread Smoothie

    Healthy Chia Gingerbread Smoothie

    Published: Dec 23, 2016 · Modified: Jan 25, 2021 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 11 Comments

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    This energizing, protein-rich Healthy Chia Gingerbread Smoothie has all your favourite gingerbread flavours. This holiday gingerbread smoothie recipe is naturally sweetened with banana, dates, and a hint of molasses.

    two glasses of chia gingerbread smoothie with cinnamon sticks


    Indulge in this nutritious Chia Gingerbread Smoothie on winter mornings and start your day on a healthy note. This energizing, protein-rich shake is lightly spiced with the flavours of gingerbread. Cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and ginger will make your kitchen smell heavenly!

    Naturally sweetened with banana, dates and a hint of molasses, It's a festive drink for holiday mornings, too! I have this gingerbread smoothie every year for Christmas breakfast.

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    • A healthy gingerbread recipe for holiday breakfasts
    • 🛒 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🗒 Make-ahead breakfast recipes
    • 🗒 More breakfast recipes
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    A healthy gingerbread recipe for holiday breakfasts

    Have you ever searched Pinterest boards for Christmas breakfast ideas?

    You'll likely find dishes loaded with fat and sugar, for instance, cinnamon rolls baked in the shape of a Christmas tree or Monkey Bread topped with eggnog drizzle.  Also popular are baked French toast casseroles or the traditional “Wife-Saver” casserole made with white bread, eggs, bacon, and cheese.

    They all taste wonderful! However, if you have a big meal planned for later in the day, a lighter, healthier breakfast might appeal to you. And if you're looking for a healthy gingerbread recipe, this protein-packed smoothi will give you the energy necessary to get you through your busy morning.

    You won't need to add protein powder to this one! It's already packed naturally with protein from chia, hemp and the milk of your choice.

    two glasses of gingerbread smoothie with a decorated gingerbread man

    🛒 Ingredients

    • milk of your choice:  almond milk, cashew milk, oat milk, coconut milk (from a carton) or dairy milk
    • banana:  fresh or frozen
    • yogurt:  coconut yogurt, Greek yogurt or milk kefir
    • hemp hearts: high in protein, and a good source of iron, Vitamin E, magnesium, manganese, B-vitamins and zinc--all that in those tiny seeds!
    • chia seeds: these will help to thicken the smoothie. You won't notice their texture once you blend all these ingredients together.
    • Medjool dates: these soft and squishy dates add natural sweetness and an almost caramel-like flavour to this gingerbread smoothie
    • cooking molasses: just a hint for that gingerbread falvour.
    • spices:  ginger (freshly grated or ground), cinnamon, cardamom and cloves

    🔪 Instructions

    This gingerbread smoothie recipe is my favourite Christmas morning smoothie. Simply put all ingredients in a blender with a couple of ice cubes, then blend until smooth. I hope you like it as much as I do!

    Love gingerbread flavours? Check these 6 Easy Gingerbread Recipes for more inspiration!

    gingerbread smoothie with ginger cookies

    🗒 Make-ahead breakfast recipes

    One of my favourite make-ahead breakfasts is this Slow Cooker Blueberry French Toast. In the winter months, I always have a batch of Gingerbread Spiced Granola in the pantry, too.

    I also like this Apple Crumble Breakfast Parfait or these Creamy Pumpkin Overnight Oats. It's great to have breakfast ready in the refrigerator when you wake up.

    Or if you're looking for a warm breakfast, you might like these baked oatmeal recipes:

    • Mixed Berry Baked Oatmeal Cups with Chia
    • Warm Cranberry-Apple Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal
    • Chocolate Espresso Baked Oatmeal
    • Cherry Vanilla Baked Oatmeal with Chia and Hemp

    🗒 More breakfast recipes

    • Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars - Gluten-free
    • Creamy Strawberry Rhubarb Chia Overnight Oats
    • Simple Orange Collagen Creamsicle Shake
    • Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Smoothie

    If you love this healthy holiday gingerbread smoothie, please rate it 5 stars and leave a comment about how it turned out for you in the comment section. Thanks! Subscribe to my weekly newsletter and have new recipes delivered straight to your inbox.

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    Start your fall and winter mornings on a healthy note with this Healthy Chia Gingerbread Smoothie, made with non-dairy milk, chia, hemp and naturally sweetened.

    Healthy Chia Gingerbread Smoothie

    Indulge in this Healthy Chia Gingerbread Smoothie for breakfast. This energizing, protein-rich smoothie has all your favourite gingerbread flavours.
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American, Canadian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 399kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Ingredients

    • 2 cups non-dairy milk almond, coconut, etc.
    • 1 banana, fresh or frozen
    • ½ cup coconut yogurt or Greek yogurt or milk kefir
    • 2 tablespoon hemp hearts
    • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
    • 4 Medjool dates, pitted
    • 1 ½ teaspoon cooking molasses
    • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated or ½ teaspoon ground ginger
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

    Instructions

    • Put all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.
    • Pour into 2 glasses, sprinkle with a little cinnamon and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 399kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 353mg | Potassium: 646mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Vitamin C: 5.1mg | Calcium: 473mg | Iron: 3.4mg
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    1. Maddie

      December 21, 2021 at 9:57 am

      5 stars
      Amazingly yum! Made this today and it is definitely going to be on our menu for Christmas morning!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 21, 2021 at 10:03 am

        That's great to hear! I love this one any time of the year!

        Reply
    2. Karren

      January 09, 2017 at 1:25 pm

      What would be a good substitute for hemp hearts? I can't wait to try this recipe!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        January 09, 2017 at 1:31 pm

        Hi Karren,
        If you don't have any, you can just leave them out. It won't affect the flavour. Hemp hearts just add extra protein, fiber and minerals. You'll still be getting protein from the chia seeds, the non-dairy milk and even a bit from the yogurt. Enjoy!

        Reply
    3. PT Potts

      December 29, 2016 at 2:21 pm

      Ooh this sounds so good, you had me at gingerbread!

      Reply
    4. Linnea Abbott

      December 24, 2016 at 10:30 am

      It's yummy! Merry Christmas Elaine and Denis!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        December 24, 2016 at 10:33 am

        Thanks! Glad you like it. Merry Christmas to you too!

        Reply
    5. Kathleen Leggatt

      December 23, 2016 at 5:25 pm

      This looks absolutely delicious. Definitely giving this a try. Wishing you and you family a happy and joyous Christmas.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        December 23, 2016 at 5:27 pm

        Thanks Kathleen! Sending holiday wishes to you and yours as well!

        Reply
    6. Flavour & Savour

      December 23, 2016 at 4:34 pm

      You're welcome, Linnea. Have a wonderful Christmas!

      Reply
    7. Linnea Abbott

      December 23, 2016 at 4:06 pm

      Thanks, Elaine for this recipe. I will definitely be making this one!

      Reply

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