Description
Refreshing strawberry ginger snap smoothie blends sweet berries with spicy ginger for a delightful morning treat. Smooth, creamy textures and bold flavors make you crave this quick, nutritious drink that energizes from first sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Smoothie Base:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
Spices and Sweeteners:
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for added sweetness)
Texture and Crunch:
- 2–3 ginger snap cookies
- Ice cubes (if using fresh strawberries)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients, ensuring strawberries are ripe and ginger snap cookies are crisp for maximum flavor impact.
- Place strawberries, banana, almond milk, and freshly grated ginger into a high-powered blender.
- Crush ginger snap cookies slightly before adding them to the blender to enhance their integration into the smoothie.
- Incorporate honey if a sweeter profile is desired, adjusting quantity based on personal taste preferences.
- Pulse the blender initially to break down larger ingredients, then blend on high speed for 45-60 seconds until achieving a velvety smooth texture.
- Add 2-3 ice cubes if using fresh strawberries to create a chilled, refreshing consistency.
- Taste the smoothie and fine-tune flavors by adding more ginger for intensity or additional crushed cookies for deeper cookie notes.
- Transfer the smoothie into chilled glasses, creating an elegant presentation.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of crushed ginger snap cookie crumbs and a delicate strawberry slice to elevate the visual appeal.
- Serve immediately to preserve the smoothie’s optimal temperature and creamy consistency, ensuring a delightful sensory experience.
Notes
- Opt for frozen strawberries to create a thicker, more frosty smoothie texture without diluting the flavor.
- Customize the smoothie’s spiciness by adjusting the amount of freshly grated ginger to suit personal heat preferences.
- Swap almond milk with yogurt or dairy alternatives for different nutritional profiles and creamy consistencies.
- Crush ginger snap cookies roughly before blending to distribute their flavor more evenly throughout the smoothie.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg