Inspired by a recipe I pinned last month, today I blended up a new-to-me smoothie: gingerbread. The recipe is by Girl Gone Green, and I was glad I made it. Since I rarely follow recipes exactly, here are the changes that took this recipe to the next level for me:
- I added coconut milk to balance out the strength of the spices and add richness.
- I omitted the allspice, mainly because it was a busy morning.
- I eventually tried adding unsweetened coconut, because the amount of ginger called for was a bit too much for our tastes.
- I added a few drops of maple syrup, which were not necessary probably, after I toned down the spices.
The verdict: Definitely a smoothie to repeat! I'll just use half coconut milk and less ginger next time.
For more ginger-y goodness, take a peek at these recipes:
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| Mighty Good Molasses Muffins |
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| Summer Spice Ice Cream Sandwiches |
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1 comment:
Awww, I just randonly clicked on your recipe and saw that it was inspired by mine! I am glad you liked it, and coconut milk sounds very yummy! Thank you again! :)
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