Gingerbread Smoothie offers warm spices in a creamy drink. Try a shot of your favorite cinnamon liqueur for an adult version. Part of a Winter Warm-Up Drinks series from Festive Foodies.
Smoothie drinks come in all flavors from fruity to green versions. You can use traditional dairy, almond, soy or coconut milk, bananas or just ice as a base.
Anything goes. Even a shot of your favorite liquor or liqueur.
Here’s a base smoothie recipe to get you started.
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1 cup ice
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/2 banana
- fruit, peanut butter or vegetables of choice
For my Gingerbread Smoothie I use gingersnaps as a flavor base with a touch of ground cinnamon or cinnamon liqueur.
Gingerbread Smoothie
Ingredients
- 6 gingersnap cookies, crushed (about 1/4 cup)
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1/3 cup milk whole, skim, soy, or almond)
- 1 cup ice
- 1/2 banana
- dash of cinnamon
- cinnamon liqueur optional
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender. Pulse to desired consistency. Serve with whipped cream and cookie garnish if desired.
Our Winter Warm-Up Drink Series is happening every Friday from January 4th through February 8th. You’ll find delicious takes on favorites like lattes, cocoa, steamers and smoothies. We will also share some new twists cocktails and mocktails.
Thank you Ellen from Family Around the Table for hosting our event!
Enjoy these fun winter drink ideas from Festive Foodies!
- An Old Fashioned by Books n’ Cooks
- Gingerbread Smoothie by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Malted Hot Cocoa by Our Good Life
- Masala Chai by Palatable Pastime
- Salted Nutella Latte by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Soursop Soother by A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Vegan Date-Sweetened Hot Cocoa by The Baking Fairy
- Winter White Hot Chocolate by Family Around the Table
