The Best Christmas Smoothie Recipes for the Holidays
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The holidays are a time for indulging in your favorite foods, but that doesn’t mean you can’t also enjoy some healthy smoothies too. These recipes will help keep you on track during the holiday season while still tasting like your favorite desserts.
Why We Love Holiday Smoothies
Let’s face it, we all indulge during the holidays, and many times we indulge way too much. But that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy some healthy holiday smoothies too. Smoothies are a great way to get in all the nutrients your body needs, even when you’re indulging in other foods.
Plus, these recipes actually taste like your favorite holiday desserts. So if you’re looking for a healthier alternative to all the pies and cakes this season, these smoothies are for you.
The Best Christmas Smoothie Recipes
Here are our family’s favorite Christmas smoothies. For all of them you will simply add your ingredients to the blender and blend on high speed until smooth.
If you find your smoothie is too thin, add chia seeds, frozen fruit or oats and blend again to thicken it.
If your smoothie is too thick, simply add a bit more liquid and blend until it reaches the right consistency.
Gingerbread Smoothie
This gingerbread smoothie is the perfect holiday treat. It’s full of all the flavors you love in gingerbread, but without all the sugar and calories.
Ingredients:
1 cup almond milk
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 frozen banana
1 tablespoon molasses
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
This pumpkin pie smoothie is the perfect way to enjoy all the flavors of pumpkin pie without all the sugar and calories. It’s made with real pumpkin puree and is full of healthy ingredients.
Ingredients:
1 cup almond milk
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1 frozen banana
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Eggnog Smoothie
This eggnog smoothie is the perfect holiday treat. It’s made with real eggnog and is made from just a few ingredients. The addition of the bit of eggnog really ups the flavor without adding a ton of sugar and calories.
Ingredients:
1 cup almond milk
1/2 cup eggnog
1 ripe banana
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cranberry Smoothie
This cranberry smoothie is the perfect way to enjoy all the flavors of cranberry sauce without all the sugar and calories. It’s made with real cranberries and is full of healthy, unprocessed ingredients.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup oat milk
1/2 cup cranberries
1 frozen banana
1 teaspoon honey
Pecan Pie Smoothie
This pecan pie smoothie is the perfect way to enjoy all the flavors of pecan pie without all the sugar and calories. It’s made with real pecans and is full of healthy, unprocessed ingredients.
Ingredients:
1 cup almond milk
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 ripe banana
1 teaspoon maple syrup
1 pitted date
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Peppermint Smoothie
This chocolate peppermint smoothie is the perfect holiday treat. It’s full of all the flavors you love in a chocolate candy cane, but without all the sugar and calories.
Ingredients:
1 cup oat milk
1 frozen banana
2 tablespoons cocoa powder or 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
(This is also a great smoothie to add spinach to, as it hides completely)
How to Blend a Perfect Christmas Smoothie
Now that you have all of these delicious recipes, it’s time to blend up your own perfect Christmas smoothie.
Just follow these simple tips to create the perfect holiday drink:
– Start with a liquid base such as milk (coconut milk, almond milk, oat milk or even dairy milk), yogurt or fruit juice.
– Add in some frozen fruit for sweetness and thickness.
– Add in fresh fruit or vegetables for additional nutrients.
– Add in some healthy fats such as nuts, nut butter or avocado.
– Add in some flavorings such as honey, spices or extracts.
– Blend on high speed until smooth and enjoy immediately!
How to Customize Your Christmas Smoothie Recipe
Make it green: Add in a handful of spinach, swiss chard or kale for a nutrient boost. We all need to eat more leafy greens and smoothies are the perfect place for this as the flavor of the greens hides well, especially spinach.
Make it sweeter: Add in an extra banana, some dates or honey to taste. You could also use maple syrup, agave nectar, monk fruit or stevia as well.
Make it richer: Add in a scoop of protein powder, coconut oil or some nut butter.
Make it thinner: Add in more liquid until it reaches the desired consistency.
Make it thicker: Add beans (yes, beans!), oats, chia seeds, hemp seeds or a thick vegetable like sweet potato or cauliflower.
Make it a smoothie bowl: Add less liquid so it’s thicker and enjoy with a spoon. Top with your favorite toppings such as nuts, seeds, granola or coconut flakes. This really makes for a filling smoothie, and we love having one for breakfast!
Add toppings: For a really decadent treat, try crumbled cookies (we love gingerbread cookie crumbs), whipped cream, and fresh fruit.
There are endless possibilities when it comes to creating the perfect Christmas smoothie recipe. Just have fun and experiment until you find the combination that you love best!
Final Thoughs on Our Christmas Smoothie Recipes
With all of the holiday parties and gatherings, it’s easy to overindulge and pack on a few extra pounds. But it doesn’t have to be that way!
These healthy Christmas smoothie recipes are full of all the flavors you love, but are made with wholesome ingredients that will help keep you feeling your best.
So go ahead and enjoy that holiday party, but make sure to start your day with one of these delicious Christmas smoothies. Your body will thank you!
Happy Blending!
Amanda
