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DREAMIN' OF GINGERBREAD SMOOTHIE

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Satisfy your sweet tooth the healthy way with this delightfully creamy gingerbread smoothie. It gets that classic flavour from a mixture of spices and blackstrap molasses. Plus it's packed with veggies and fibre as well as healthy fats and protein for a super satisfying start to your day! I have done many different iterations of this shake and love it every time. See notes below for some options to customize it to your liking!

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For 2 servings, blend until smooth:

  • 1 to 1½ cups unsweetened almond milk (or other milk of choice; adjust for desired consistency)

  • ½ cup canned full-fat coconut milk

  • ½ to 1 frozen banana

  • 1 cup frozen cauliflower rice (or steamed-then-frozen cauliflower)

  • 4 tbsp hemp hearts

  • ⅓ cup raw walnut pieces (pre-soaked if preferred for better digestion)

  • 2 pitted Medjool dates

  • 2 tbsp blackstrap molasses

  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

  • ½–1 tsp ground cinnamon

  • ½ tsp or more ground ginger

  • Pinch of nutmeg + allspice

Optional Protein Add-Ins:
• 1 scoop whey isolate (best texture + highest protein)
• OR protein powder of choice (egg white, casein, collagen-blend, plant-based blend, beef isolate)
• OR plain Greek yogurt (1/2–2/3 cup)
• OR cottage cheese (1/2 cup)
• OR skim milk powder (1/4 cup for an easy protein boost)

Modification Options:
• Extra creamy: replace almond milk with more coconut milk or add 1/4 avocado.
• Lower-carb: replace banana with more cauliflower; omit dates/molasses; sweeten with monk fruit or stevia.
• Sweeter: use a full banana or add an extra date; reduce cauliflower.
• Nut-free: use nut-free milk, omit walnuts, and replace hemp hearts with chia or additional protein.

MACROS (per serving with whey isolate): ≈ 360–380 kcal | 27–32 g protein | 40–48 g carbs | 6–8 g fibre | 16–19 g fat

Menopause-Friendly Note:
Adding a protein option helps create a balanced meal, with protein, fibre, and healthy fats working together in a way that many women in midlife find helpful for steadier morning energy and more consistent appetite patterns. The natural sweeteners used here are generally well tolerated in this context, but individuals who are monitoring carbohydrate intake or working toward weight-related goals may choose to use a smaller amount of banana or dates and adjust sweetness with monk fruit to suit their needs.




This recipe was originally published on December 21, 2017. It was updated December 7, 2025.