Frosted Gingerbread Cookie Protein Smoothie Recipe
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Frosted Gingerbread Cookie Protein Smoothie Recipe
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Indulge in a healthy breakfast or snack that tastes like your favorite Christmas cookie! This easy Frosted Gingerbread Cookie Protein Smoothie recipe is a delicious and nutritious way to fuel your body and satisfy your sweet tooth -- in just 2 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 1-2 cups ice I like to use 2 cups for a very thick shake
- ½ - 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or other milk of choice
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger or use ½ teaspoon for a spicier shake, but start with ¼ teaspoon for a more mild flavor
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: crushed gingersnap cookie, whipped cream, sprinkles
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Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and process until thick and smooth. Garnish with toppings, if desired. Serve immediately!
Notes
- COOK'S TIPS FOR THE PERFECT PROTEIN SMOOTHIE RECIPE:
- For purposes of calculating nutritional information, I used Quest Vanilla Milkshake protein powder, which has 100 calories per scoop. If you use a different protein powder, nutrition stats will vary.
- Nutrition information does not include optional toppings.
- I typically make whey protein shake recipes, using either this protein powder or this protein powder. The protein powders add flavor, sweetness, and THICKNESS to the smoothie in a way that's hard to replicate with other ingredients. The protein also gives the breakfast smoothie staying power so that I'm not hungry an hour later.
- If you prefer a vegan protein smoothie recipe, you can substitute with a plant based protein powder and almond milk (or other non-dairy milk). I have not tested this recipe with a vegan protein powder, so please note that the taste and texture will be different.
- I don't give my kids protein smoothie recipes with protein powder. Instead, you can make this protein smoothie recipe without protein powder by substituting with a cup or so of thick, creamy Greek yogurt. Since you're omitting the sweetness of the protein powder, I recommend using a sweetened vanilla-flavored Greek yogurt or using a plain Greek yogurt that you sweeten yourself with maple syrup.
- To give your protein shake that thick, creamy milkshake-like consistency that you can eat with a spoon, be sure to use a lot of ice and just a small amount of liquid. Start with about 1/2 cup of milk and then add more, as necessary, just until it blends.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1smoothie
Calories
115kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
3.5g
(1%)
Protein
22.5g
(45%)
Fat
1.3g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.8g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
235mg
(10%)
Potassium
160mg
(5%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Calcium
150mg
(15%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 115 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1smoothie | |
| Calories | 115kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 3.5g | 1% |
| Protein | 22.5g | 45% |
| Fat | 1.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.8g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 235mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 160mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Calcium | 150mg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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