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Gingerbread Protein Smoothie

Name: Gingerbread Protein Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 1 cup unsweetened almond milk; 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, about 25 g; 1 tsp molasses; 1/2 tsp ground ginger; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; ground cloves, a pinch; 4 ice cubes

Molasses and warm spice behind vanilla protein, the one real sugar on this list, used on purpose. 25 g protein, 9 g net carbs.

prep: 5 min
cook: 0 min
total: 5 min
serves: 1
level: easy

Per serving: 170 kcal · 25 g protein · 4 g fat · 9 g net carbs

A single teaspoon of real molasses carries the entire gingerbread flavor here, backed by ginger, cinnamon and a pinch of clove. It is the one spot on this list where real sugar belongs.

Do not swap the molasses for a sugar substitute. The flavor will not survive the trade.

Part of our 50 high-protein, low-carb smoothie recipes list.

method

Pour the almond milk into the blender, add the protein powder, molasses and spices.
Add the ice. Blend on high for 30 to 45 seconds, until completely smooth.
Taste and adjust: a few more ice cubes for thicker, a splash more liquid for thinner. Drink cold.

chef's tips

A teaspoon of molasses carries the whole gingerbread flavor. Don't swap it for a sugar substitute.
Use a protein powder with no added sugar. It is the difference between a few grams of carbs per scoop and a lot more.