With the holidays just around the corner, incorporating some sweet seasonal deliciousness into your green smoothie is a great way to stay on track and taste the holidays in the healthiest way. Try these pumpkin pie, chocolate peppermint, and gingerbread smoothie recipes this season!
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie:
- 1 cup spinach or romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 carrot
- 1/3 cup frozen cauliflower rice (optional, adds creaminess and extra nutrients)
- 1 scoop vanilla, cinnamon, pumpkin spice, or chai, protein powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 dates
- 1/2 cup almond milk
Blend all ingredients, top with granola or shredded coconut, and be thankful for this healthy version of pie in a cup!
Chocolate Peppermint Smoothie:
- 1 cup spinach, kale, or romaine lettuce
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder or 1 heaping tablespoon cacao powder
- 1/3 cup frozen cauliflower rice (optional, adds creaminess and extra nutrients)
- 6 fresh mint leaves (if you have them)
- 1 drop peppermint extract
- 1 date
- 1/2 cup almond milk or coconut milk/water
Blend all and sip with a smile! Much healthier than peppermint bark or Thin Mint cookies, but that same minty flavor to kick the craving!
Gingerbread Smoothie:
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons oats
- 1 scoop vanilla, gingerbread, or chai flavored protein powder
- 1/3 cup frozen cauliflower rice (optional, adds creaminess and extra nutrients)
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cardamon
- 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg and/or clove
- 2 dates
- dash of sea salt
- 1/2 cup almond or coconut milk
One Healthy Breakdown: Eat (or drink) your way through the holidays with healthy smoothies!
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