It’s no secret I love smoothies. Making smoothies is one of the easiest ways to be creative in the kitchen with few skills and little time, not to mention a whole lot of nutrition for this small effort! Smoothies are packed with essential vitamins, minerals, enzymes and antioxidants. Plus, they’re easy to digest, which means your body easily absorbs all of that good stuff. When foods are easy on your digestion, it also means more energy for you!
My smoothies roll with the seasons, and it’s the holiday season! So I’m here to help you get into the holiday spirit with smoothie recipes inspired by favorite holiday flavors like gingerbread, cranberry, peppermint and eggnog! These are sweet, creamy, delicious and nutritious. They’re also a remedy for a sweet tooth with zero guilt. Cheers and enjoy!
Creamy Eggnog Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 cup almond milk
½ cup raw, unsalted cashews (soaked for 30 minutes)
2 pitted dates (soaked for 30 minutes)
1 frozen banana
1 teaspoon vanilla
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Directions:
Add all ingredients to a high speed blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Cranberry Christmas Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups non-dairy milk
1 banana
1 cup fresh cranberries
1 teaspoon raw honey
½ teaspoon allspice or cinnamon
Directions:
Add all ingredients to a high speed blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Chocolate Peppermint Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups non-dairy milk
1 cup spinach
1 banana
6 mint leaves
1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 tablespoons raw cacao (or cocoa powder)
1 tablespoon raw honey (optional)
Directions:
Add all ingredients to a high speed blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Gingerbread Cookie Green Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 cup almond milk
1 cup spinach
1 ripe banana
2 pitted dates (soaked to soften)
2 tablespoons almond butter
1 inch piece minced ginger root
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions:
Add all ingredients to a high speed blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Vanilla Spice (Chai) Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 cup coconut milk
1 banana
1 teaspoon vanilla
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon cardamom
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon raw honey (optional)
Directions:
Add all ingredients to a high speed blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
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