Gingerbread Smoothie Bowl (Printable Version)
Creamy spiced smoothie bowl with granola, fruit, and nutty toppings for a festive morning boost.
# What You Need:
→ Smoothie Base
01 - 2 frozen bananas, sliced
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative
04 - 2 tablespoons almond butter
05 - 1 tablespoon molasses
06 - 1 teaspoon ground ginger
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - Pinch of sea salt
→ Toppings
12 - 1/2 cup granola (gluten-free if needed)
13 - 1/2 apple, thinly sliced
14 - 1 tablespoon chopped pecans or walnuts
15 - 1 tablespoon dried cranberries
16 - 1 teaspoon chia seeds
17 - Drizzle of honey or maple syrup (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Place frozen bananas, almond milk, Greek yogurt, almond butter, molasses, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, vanilla extract, and sea salt into a high-speed blender.
02 - Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy, adding extra almond milk as needed to adjust consistency.
03 - Pour the smoothie base evenly into two serving bowls.
04 - Top each bowl with granola, apple slices, chopped nuts, dried cranberries, and chia seeds. Drizzle with honey or maple syrup if desired.
05 - Serve immediately and enjoy fresh.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It tastes like the holidays in a bowl, but you can make it any morning you need that cozy feeling
- Ready in just 10 minutes, which means festive breakfast without the stress
- So creamy and satisfying that it keeps you full right through to lunch
- Naturally sweet from banana and molasses, so you skip the added sugars
02 -
- Don't skip the molasses. It's not just flavor—it's the difference between a spiced smoothie and actual gingerbread. That deep, almost-bitter sweetness is irreplaceable.
- Freeze your bananas properly. Slice them first, freeze on a sheet for a couple hours, then transfer to a bag. Frozen whole bananas are nearly impossible to blend smoothly.
- The amount of ginger matters more than you think. A teaspoon sounds small, but it's enough to make your mouth warm in the best way. Half a teaspoon feels like almost nothing, and two teaspoons can overpower. Start at one and adjust next time.
03 -
- Toast your pecans or walnuts for about five minutes in a dry skillet before topping. That nutty, warm flavor brings everything together and makes the bowl taste restaurant-quality.
- If your smoothie base is too thin, add a spoonful of Greek yogurt or nut butter rather than just more banana. It keeps the spice flavor strong.
- Make the smoothie base in a large batch on Sunday and pour into individual containers. You'll have breakfast ready for several mornings—just add fresh toppings each time.