Gingerbread Smoothie

A healthy Gingerbread Smoothie loaded with classic gingerbread flavor. A quick and easy breakfast, snack, or dessert for the holiday season. Adjust the ingredients to suit your taste, this recipe is easily adaptable

1 generous cup milk, I use unsweetened almond milk
1 small chilled apple, chopped (use a sweet variety, or swap for a small frozen banana)
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
cloves pinch ground
1 teaspoon pure maple syrup or molasses, or more to taste
1 cup scoop vanilla protein powder or 1/3 vanilla yogurt
1-2 cups ice
Whipped cream or crumbled gingersnaps, optional garnishes

• Place all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.

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