This gingerbread smoothie is the ultimate holiday drink, blending banana, oats, molasses, and warm spices of cinnamon, ginger, cloves and allspice into a creamy, festive drink. Packed full of satiating ingredients, this quick breakfast smoothie can be enjoyed to kick start your day, or as a festive snack during the afternoon slump.
TL;DR
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Meal prep: You can meal prep the dry ingredients and then add the milk and blend on the day.
- Fridge storage: 3 days (but it will thicken considerably)
- Freezer storage: Store extra in ice cube trays and blend with extra milk
- Customise: Adjust gingerbread flavors to your preferences; can use different milk
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Why you'll love this recipe
Festive Flavors: Packed with warm gingerbread spices it's the perfect drink to bring holiday vibes like my gingerbread French toast and gingerbread pancakes.
Healthy and Satisfying. With banana, oats, and milk, it's a creamy, wholesome drink that's both nourishing and delicious. Top it with some Gingerbread Cookies for an extra festive touch.
Quick and Easy. Made with simple ingredients in just minutes, it's kinda like the drink form of my gingerbread overnight oats.
Ingredients and substitutions
Rolled oats. Provide a creamy texture and make the gingerbread smoothie more filling; quick oats can also be used as a substitute.
Banana. Adds natural sweetness and creaminess to the smoothie; frozen banana works well for a thicker consistency.
Milk. Use a milk of your choice and adjust amount depending on your preferred consistency.
Molasses and gingerbread spices. These are the classics in the gingerbread flavour, but you can adjust to your preferences (or omit the molasses if it's too strong)
Please check the recipe card for full list of ingredients and quantity.
My Top Tips
Use Frozen Banana: For a thicker, creamier smoothie, use a frozen banana. It also eliminates the need for additional ice and keeps the drink chilled.
Boost the Protein: Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder or a dollop of Greek yoghurt for extra protein and a more satisfying drink.
Spice it Up: Customize the spice levels to suit your taste-add more ginger for a stronger kick or reduce the cloves for a milder flavour.
Serve Festively: Top with whipped cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or crumbled gingerbread cookies for a fun holiday presentation.
Meal prepping gingerbread smoothie
Meal prepping a gingerbread smoothie is a great way to save time and ensure you have a quick, festive breakfast or snack ready to go. I've given you a few different options and tips & tricks for how to meal prep this smoothie effectively (that can be adjusted depending on your lifestyle and preferences)
Dry ingredient prep
Combine the rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and ground cloves in a small airtight container or resealable bag. This creates a ready-to-use spice and oat mix.
Freeze the banana
Peel and slice the banana, then store it in a freezer-safe bag or container. Frozen banana not only keeps the smoothie cold but also creates a creamy texture.
Pre-make and freeze
You could completely make the smoothie and transfer into icecube trays for easier blending. When you're ready, add the cubes and an extra splash of liquid (this helps the blender) and blend until desired consistency (you may need to adjust with more liquid).
If you want more meal prep information, check out my Meal Prep for Beginners post and my Meal Prep Basics E-Book.
FAQs
Yes, a smoothie like this gingerbread smoothie can be kept overnight in the fridge in a sealed jar or container. The flavours often deepen as it sits, but you may need to give it a good shake or stir before drinking, as some ingredients might settle.
A smoothie will last in the fridge for about 24-48 hours if stored in an airtight container. For the best taste and texture of a Christmas smoothie, enjoy it within 24 hours to ensure maximum freshness.
Yes, smoothies can be frozen! Pour your gingerbread smoothie into a freezer-safe container or portion it into ice cube trays. When ready to enjoy, let it thaw slightly or blend the cubes with a splash of milk for a quick, creamy drink. Freezing is an excellent option for meal prep.
Other Christmas breakfast recipes
Or, you can have a browse through my Christmas recipes for more delicious eats.
I hope you enjoy this as much as I do - Love & Pasta, Lauren x
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Recipe
Gingerbread Smoothie
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Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 40 g (½ cups) rolled oats
- 1 banana, see note 1
- 240 ml (1 cups) milk, subs note 2
- 5 ml (1 teaspoon) molasses, adjust to preferences
- 8 g (2 teaspoon) ground cinnamon, adjust to preferences
- 5 g (1 teaspoon) ground ginger, adjust to preferences
- 1 g (½ teaspoon) allspice, adjust to preferences
- 1 g (½ teaspoon) ground cloves, adjust to preferences
- 30 g protein powder , (optional) neutral, vanilla or caramel
Instructions
- Do I really need to give instructions on how to make a smoothie?
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