by Charles Weller

It is so easy to fall into the habit of eating unhealthy snacks during this time of year and that is really not what you want to be doing. Chocolate, creamy coffees and everything else you are consuming should really be monitored if you want to stay healthy. You can still get the nutrients that you need, while enjoying some delicious and festive smoothies along the way. Smoothies are definitely NOT just suitable for Winter, they are so beneficial to your body and can make you feel good all year around. The following top 10 healthy smoothie recipes are easy to make and absolutely perfect for the holiday season.

 

1. Gingerbread Smoothie

Who doesn't love gingerbread at this time of the year? The following smoothie will look good, smell great and taste absolutely amazing which is the most important thing!

You will need:

• 1 cup of almond milk.
• 2 sliced, frozen bananas.
• 1 and a half teaspoons of grated ginger.
• 1 teaspoon of molasses.
• 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon.
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
• Vanilla Superfood Protein

To make:

Simply blend all the ingredients together until at your preferred consistency and serve. Add a little gingerbread man to sit on the top of your smoothie to make the drink extra festive and give it a cute touch.

 

2. Santas North Pole Smoothie 

If Christmas had a taste it would definitely taste like this smoothie - sweet, delicious and a little bit like heaven. Don't believe me? Blend it up right now and see for yourself - Santa would definitely approve!

You will need:

• 1/4 cup of coconut milk.
• 2 cups of vanilla ice cream.
• 1 frozen banana.
• 1 cup of frozen strawberries.
• 2 tablespoons of crushed candy canes and one complete candy cane.
• Vanilla Superfood Protein

To make:

- Blend everything except the candy canes together until the drink arrives at a smooth consistency. Add the crushed candy canes to the top of your smoothie and one to hang on the side of the glass for decoration.

 

3. Apple Pie Smoothie

If you are anything like me, you always enjoy a homemade apple pie after your Christmas lunch. So what would be more fitting on this list than an apple pie smoothie? It's also much healthier than the real thing which is a plus!

You will need:

• 2 apples that have been cored.
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
• 3 tablespoons of cashews.
• 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg.
• 2 cups of spinach.
• 8 ounces of almond milk.
• You can also mix in one of protein mixes if you want to add an extra flavor

To make:

- Simply blend all the ingredients together, serve and enjoy!

 

4. Frozen S’mores Smoothie

The following recipe is really delicious and is a great snack to prepare during the holiday months because it's festive and 100% guilt free. Craving a chocolaty touch to your smoothie? This is the right choice.

You will need:

• 2 tablespoons of cocoa.
• 2 cups of vanilla ice cream.
• 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon.
• 1 cup of soy milk.
• 1 frozen banana.
• 1/4 cup of ice cubes.
• Superfood Protein – Single Serving Packet (Vanilla)

To make:

- Blend until smooth, garnish with marshmallows if you wish and serve.

 

5. Egg Nog Smoothie

Now there is nothing more Christmassy than eggnog, is there? Even if you don't like it, this smoothie is actually really good and well worth giving a go.

You will need:

• 8 ounces of egg nog.
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract or Superfood Protein – Single Serving Packet (Vanilla)
• 5 ounces of almond milk.
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
• 1 teaspoon of nutmeg.

To make:

- Combine these all together and blend until satisfied, serve and enjoy.

 

6. Peppermint Smoothie

Peppermint in a smoothie can be so refreshing and it's also perfect for drinking during the holiday season to really get you in the spirit. You can even decorate this with a holiday candy cane if you wish.

You will need:

- Superfood Protein – Single Serving Packet (Chocolate)

• 10 ounces of almond milk.
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
• 1 tablespoon of coconut oil.
• 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract.

To make:

- Simply mix all these ingredients together in your food processor until it gets to your required consistency, serve and enjoy.

 

7. Pumpkin Perfection Smoothie

Who doesn't love pumpkin this time of year? This might not sound like something that would be overly appealing in a smoothie but give it a try and you will be surprised with the interesting taste.

 You will need:

• 1/3 cup of pumpkin puree.
• 10 ounces of almond milk.
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
• Superfood Protein – 10 Pack Carton (Vanilla)

To make:

- Put all the ingredients into your food blender and blitz until satisfied. Serve and enjoy!

 

8. Pecan Pie Smoothie

There is no question that pecan pie is absolutely delicious and the smoothie version is just as delicious. However it's a nice, healthy alternative that will not leave you feeling guilty if you go back for seconds.

You will need:

• 1/4 cup of pecans.
• 2 chopped, frozen bananas.
• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
• 1 pitted date.-
• 8 ounces of almond milk.
• Superfood Protein – Single Serving Packet (Unflavored)

To make:

- Mix all these together and blend until smooth.

 

9. Key Lime Pie Smoothie

This is another classic holiday dessert that tastes amazing as a refreshing smoothie. Whether you want to snack on this during the holiday period or all year around, it's definitely worth knowing this recipe.

You will need:

• 1/4 of a pitted and peeled avocado.
• 1 seeded and peeled key lime.
• 1 frozen banana.
• 1/2 teaspoon of maple syrup.
• 1/3 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
• 4 ounces of almond milk.
• Superfood Protein – Single Serving Packet (Unflavored)

To make:

- Blitz all the ingredients together in a food blender, serve and enjoy!

 

10. Spiced Blackcurrant Smoothie

For something a little different but super festive and delicious, this is definitely your "go-to" smoothie. The sweetness is so common in a smoothie but that spicy little touch will really tantalize your taste buds.

You will need:

• 1 cup of blackcurrant juice.
• 1/2 cup of ice cubes.
• 1 cup of frozen blueberries.
• 1/2 cup of plain yogurt.
• 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
• 1/2 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar
• Berries (to garnish.)
• Superfood Protein – Single Serving Packet (Unflavored)

To make:

- Mix all the ingredients (except the berries) in a food processor and blitz until satisfied. Serve before topping with the berries and enjoy.

Now that you know some delicious Superfood Protein Christmas smoothie recipes that you can prepare at home yourself, why not give them a try? You can get FREE samples here. They work out much cheaper than buying coffee/hot chocolate every day and they are also really healthy of course. You could even try ALL of these recipes to see which one you like the best. Of course you can tweek some of the ingredients if you don't like any of the ones that have been detailed, you can also make up your own festive smoothies if you are feeling particularly creative.

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