This vegan gingerbread smoothie is like the holidays in a glass, with cozy spices and a touch of sweetness. It's a fun way to enjoy festive flavors while staying refreshed and satisfied!
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Is it just us or is there something special about smiling gingerbread faces and their sweet and spicy cookie crunch? If we could eat gingerbread cookies every day, we would. But, cookies take time and we’re usually impatient for a delicious dessert.
A smoothie that has all the elements of perky gingerbread people without the bother of baking is our idea of heaven. We’ve taken all the best bits of this holiday biscuit and combined it with your favorite plant milk to make this vegan gingerbread smoothie perfect. So creamy, so dreamy, it might be the perfect replacement to a certain ‘nog that shall remain nameless.
Give this vegan gingerbread smoothie a try and see if it doesn’t satisfy your deepest dessert desires! If you’re craving even more gingery goodness, try baking a batch of these sweet and spicy gingersnap cookies to go along with this smoothie!
Why This Gingerbread Cookie Smoothie is So Awesome
Tastes Just Like a Gingerbread Cookie! This smoothie captures all the classic gingerbread flavors, like warm cinnamon, spicy ginger, and sweet molasses. It’s like sipping a cookie, but with a refreshing twist!
Quick and Easy to Make. No need to wait for spicy cookies to bake! In just a few minutes, you can whip up this smoothie and enjoy that nostalgic gingerbread flavor whenever you want.
Naturally Sweetened. It uses natural sweeteners like banana or maple syrup instead of refined sugar. This makes it a healthier treat that still satisfies your sweet tooth.
Packed with Nutrients. The spices in this smoothie, like ginger and cinnamon, are loaded with antioxidants and health benefits. Plus, if you add ingredients like nut butter or oats, it can keep you full and energized.
Perfect for the Holidays (or Anytime!) Whether it’s the holiday season or you’re just craving something festive, this smoothie hits the spot. It’s a fun way to bring a little holiday cheer to your day, no matter the time of year!
Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice
The natural sugar from the ripe bananas and mellow mangos gives this smoothie just the right amount of sweetness. When mixed with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves, you get the most delightful aroma of warmth with a subtle peppery kick at the end.
The best part about this recipe is that you can adjust the spices any way you like. If you’re not as fond of the ginger-y zing, then add a bit less. If you absolutely love cinnamon, feel free to add as much as you wish. Clove and nutmeg are too strong or bitter? You can leave them out altogether.
As soon as you assemble your spices and add your smoothie ingredients, you can blitz it up and enjoy your blissfully blended drink.
Serving Tips and Suggestions for This Vegan Gingerbread Smoothie
This gingerbread smoothie is a creamy blend of warm spices and sweet goodness, perfect for any time of day. Whether you’re serving it as a festive breakfast or an afternoon treat, it pairs wonderfully with toppings like whipped coconut cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon. With a few creative touches, you can turn this drink into a fun and cozy holiday experience!
Garnish With Gingerbread – Add a festive gingerbread friend alongside your smoothie to make a perfect pair. If you have time to bake your own little buddies beforehand, they will be a warm compliment to your cool beverage.
Sprinkle With Cinnamon – Place a pinch of this super spice to the top of your smoothie for a tiny bit of extra sweetness before you sip. Try a mixture of different types of cinnamon, such as Vietnamese, Ceylon, Cassia, or Saigon.
Go Wild With Vegan Whipped Cream – Dropping a dollop of delicious whipped cream (try our coconut whipped cream) adds another layer of loveliness to this creamy concoction.
Build a Beautiful Smoothie Bowl – Create your own gingerbread smoothie scene! Use a little less plant milk to make the mixture a bit thicker and pour into a chilled bowl. Smooth over the surface with the back of a spoon. Top with all of your favorite festive toppings or make a Winter Wonderland design. For this, we would suggest arranging these ingredients in rows: unsweetened, finely shredded coconut (for falling snow), 3 large banana slices (for a snowman, using vegan mini chocolate chips for eyes or buttons), crushed gingerbread cookie pieces or gingersnaps, and whipped cream for a snowy background.
Serve in a Gorgeous Glass – Sometimes, appearance is even more important than taste. In this case, you’d have both! Choose a glass that you use only on special occasions so that you can enjoy this delightful drink with your eyes as well as your stomach!
FAQs
How do I store leftover gingerbread cookie smoothie?
Add any leftovers to a thermos or a covered container and place in the fridge. This will keep your smoothie cold and you’ll only have to shake it or re-blend it before drinking. The only downside to this is that you lose some of the thick, smoothie-like texture. The flavor will still be fantastic.
Can I freeze my spiced cookie smoothie?
You sure can! Pour your remaining vegan gingerbread smoothie into an ice cube tray. Place in the freezer until firm, pop out, and store the smoothie cubes in a freezer safe bag until ready to use. Though the smoothie keeps it texture this way when re-blended, it does lose some of its original taste.
I don’t like ginger. Can I use some other spice instead?
Absolutely. Extra cinnamon would work, or a bit of apple pie spice, pumpkin pie spice, or allspice would taste lovely, too. Or, just leave out the ground ginger and leave as is.
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Vegan Gingerbread Smoothie
Author: Gina House
5 from 10 votes
This vegan gingerbread smoothie is so good! If you get the giggles from nibbling on the noses of gingerbread men, you’ll fall head over heels for this smoothie. Smooth, spicy, and sweet—it’s a sensational holiday treat!
Blend on medium high until smooth and creamy, around 1 minute.
Pour into glasses or mason jars to serve.
Sprinkle with a dusting of cinnamon, if desired.
Notes
If you enjoy a thinner consistency, feel free to add ½ cup extra plant milk. If you love your smoothies super thick, add ½ cup less. It may become harder to blend with less liquid, but you can add a tablespoon of plant milk at a time to get the mixture to move along.
Adjust the spices to your liking. If you’re not as fond of ginger as you are of cinnamon, add a little more cinnamon and reduce the ginger by ½ teaspoon. Or vice versa. If you’d like an overall stronger gingerbread flavor, add ½ teaspoon more of each cinnamon and ginger and another ⅛ teaspoon of cloves and nutmeg.
This smoothie tastes best when consumed immediately. If you are saving it for later, keep it in a covered container and place in the fridge until ready to serve. Give it a quick blend before pouring.
If you have some gingersnaps or gingerbread cookies on hand, they would pair perfectly with this smoothie.
Double the recipe if you want to share with someone else. If you love smoothies, this might be only enough for one person.
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I might be biased, but I love this smoothie!! Being a mostly raw vegan, I was dying for gingerbread cookies this year so I decided to recreate the same flavor in a smoothie instead. I love that it’s not only sweetly cinnamon and spicy with a ginger kick, but also healthy too. I hope everyone loves it as much as I do! 😀
I absolutely ADORE this smoothie! I was skeptical of the mango which seems like an odd addition to a wintery beverage, but you’d NEVER know there’s mango in this vegan gingerbread smoothie—it just WORKS! Nicely done creating smoothie perfection, Gina!
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This is my favorite holiday smoothie!
yum can not wait to try it
Hmmm gingerbread smoothie! just by the name I know I will love this smoothie 🙂
This recipe is divine! Seriously, so good!
Yum!!! The smoothie is on the top of my list! It looks sooooo delicious and nutritious! Plus – I absolutely love mangos!
Gina is a raw food genius! This smoothie is seriously amazing. Sweet and spicy, and the best part is that is super healthy!
Delicious and so simple to make. Healthy with a kick of ginger, creamy and smooth! Well done Gina!
This is the perfect answer to having that gingerbread craving but not wanting to wait around for cookies to finish baking in the oven! Go, Gina!
I might be biased, but I love this smoothie!! Being a mostly raw vegan, I was dying for gingerbread cookies this year so I decided to recreate the same flavor in a smoothie instead. I love that it’s not only sweetly cinnamon and spicy with a ginger kick, but also healthy too. I hope everyone loves it as much as I do! 😀
I absolutely ADORE this smoothie! I was skeptical of the mango which seems like an odd addition to a wintery beverage, but you’d NEVER know there’s mango in this vegan gingerbread smoothie—it just WORKS! Nicely done creating smoothie perfection, Gina!