Ingredients (Single Serving)
- 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
Start by adding a scoop of protein, milk and warm spices.
Fill your blender with the ice and then add your protein powder and seasonings.
Pour a small amount of milk (you can always add more). The key to getting the smoothie nice and thick is to use a lot of ice and very little liquid.
And “le voilà” you have your “Frosted Gingerbread Cookie Protein Smoothie”
For a real gingerbread look, add whipped cream and crushed ginger biscuits as your garnish (to crush your biscuit, place it in a Ziplock bag and crush with a rolling pin).
Nutrition
Serving: 1smoothie
Protein: 22.5g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.8g
Potassium: 160mg
Iron: 0.5mg
Calories: 115kcal
Fat: 1.3g
Cholesterol: 15mg
Fiber: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 3.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g
Sodium: 235mg
Calcium: 150mg
Mick Bagnall
Zone 10 - Gym Manager