Holiday Market Low Carb Smoothie (Printable)
A refreshing low carb blend of almond milk, tart berries, and warming spices for a festive drink.
# List of ingredients:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
02 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)
→ Fruits
03 - 1/2 cup frozen cranberries
04 - 1/4 cup frozen raspberries
→ Flavorings & Sweeteners
05 - 1 tablespoon powdered erythritol or monk fruit sweetener, to taste
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
08 - 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
09 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Optional Add-Ins
10 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
11 - 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
→ Garnish
12 - Fresh mint leaves, optional
13 - Extra cinnamon, optional
# Steps:
01 - Place almond milk, Greek yogurt, frozen cranberries, frozen raspberries, sweetener, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and vanilla extract into a blender.
02 - Add chia seeds and orange zest if using.
03 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness or spices as desired.
05 - Pour into two glasses and garnish with fresh mint leaves and a sprinkle of cinnamon if preferred.
06 - Serve without delay to preserve freshness.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It gives you that cozy holiday feeling in under five minutes without any guilt.
- The spices warm you up while the tartness from the berries keeps it bright and refreshing.
- Youre getting protein and fiber in something that tastes like dessert.
02 -
- Use powdered sweetener instead of granulated or youll end up with a gritty texture that ruins the smoothness.
- Dont skip the frozen fruit, using fresh will make it thin and watery instead of thick and creamy.
- Taste before you pour because cranberries vary in tartness and you might need an extra teaspoon of sweetener.
03 -
- Zest the orange directly over the blender so the oils fall right in and give you maximum flavor.
- If your blender struggles with frozen fruit, let the cranberries and raspberries sit out for five minutes before blending.
- A pinch of nutmeg or cardamom can replace the cloves if you want a slightly different spice profile.