If you, like me, have an obsession with gingerbread, then you need to make this smoothie!
It’s simply made with almond milk, oats, chia seeds, spices and molasses to make a healthy breakfast that tastes like a favourite Christmas cookie.
Perfect way to get your gingerbread fix in the morning…
This smoothie is low GI, good for lowering cholesterol, high in vitamins and minerals (including iron, magnesium and calcium), is a good source of omega 3 and is only 150 calories per glass!
I think kids would also really like this smoothie as it tastes more like a treat than a healthy breakfast and is a good way to get them to eat something healthy in the mornings.
Gingerbread Oatmeal Smoothie
Yield:
2
Prep Time:
2 minutes
Total Time:
2 minutes
A super quick and healthy oatmeal smoothie that tastes just like gingerbread!
Ingredients
- 480 ml / 2 cups almond milk
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 20 g / 1/4 cup oats
- 3/4 tsp ginger
- 1/4 tsp mixed spice
- 2 tbsp molasses
Instructions
- Blend all the ingredients until smooth. Add more molasses if you want a sweeter taste.
- Pour into two glasses and serve. The liquid will thicken if left to set so it's best drink straight away!
Sounds awesome, love a smoothie without the dreaded/yucky banana in it.
Haha! So hard to find banana free smoothies sometimes.
Allspice contains the same thing as mixed spice here in the states….
Hi just wondering if you can swap out the chai seed for something else,
Hi Suzie, the chia seed is what helps thicken the smoothie, it would be more like a thin shake without it but I’m sure it would still taste nice. You could also try flaxseed instead. hope that helps!
What is the mixed spice? Is it a combination of spices that I can make? Can’t wait to try this out!
Hi Alyssa, yes it’s a common thing here in the UK but maybe it’s not elsewhere. I believe it’s just the same as pumpkin pie spice mix, if you’re in the US? It’s essentially just a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger. Here is a recipe for making your own: http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/181605/mixed-spice
What is,the mixed spice used
I love all things gingerbread and I have yet to try a gingerbread smoothie! This is the perfect recipe!
I think I bookmark nearly all your posts but for good reason, sounds delicious I will def give it a go xxx
Is there a substitute for molasses? Maybe honey or maple syrup? (I can’t find it at my local grocery.) Sounds delicious, nevertheless! I can’t wait to try it out!
Thanks Cayla! I think the molasses really helps to give that classic gingerbread taste but I’m sure t would be delicious with maple syrup or even dates too. Please let me know how it turns out if you try it :-)
Smoothies remind me of summer, but I never tried a gingerbread one before. It sounds intriguing.