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Gingerbread Smoothie

Serves 2 | Ready in 10 minutes

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Gingerbread Smoothie
Nothing quite compares to the warm and spicy aroma of freshly baked gingerbread. This smoothie delivers all of gingerbread’s comfort in mere minutes. The kefir gives a good dose of probiotics to keep your tummy happy, and the pumpkin puree and rolled oats provide fiber to keep you feeling satisfied. [callout]

Squash those doubts

Worried you can’t make this smoothie because you don’t have any pumpkin puree on hand? Try substituting the same amount of sweet potato or butternut squash puree. [/callout]

Ingredients

Vanilla Whipped Topping
  • 1 - 14 oz can unsalted chickpeas
  • 1/8 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup
Gingerbread Smoothie
  • 1 cup vegan water kefir or coconut kefir
  • 1/2 cup unseasoned pumpkin puree
  • 1 banana, peeled, sliced and frozen
  • 1/4 cup large flake rolled oats, gluten free if desired
  • 1 Tbsp blackstrap molasses
  • 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, plus extra for garnish
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/8 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1/2 cup ice cubes (optional)

Nutrition

Per serving:

  • calories 257
  • protein 7g
  • fat 4g
  • carbs 45g
    • sugars 25g
    • fiber 5g
  • sodium 70mg

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