Licorice Spice Smoothie
Indulge in the refreshing and unique flavors of this Licorice Spice Smoothie, a nutrient-packed drink that's as delicious as it is energizing. Featuring the natural sweetness of frozen banana and maple syrup, combined with the creamy texture of unsweetened almond milk, this smoothie is elevated by aromatic fennel seeds, warm cinnamon, and a hint of exotic cardamom. Baby spinach sneaks in a boost of vitamins, while crushed ice creates a perfectly chilled, silky consistency. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 5 minutes, making it an excellent choice for a nourishing breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up. Whether you're a fan of licorice or simply looking to try something new, this smoothie is sure to captivate your taste buds with its subtly spiced and refreshing charm.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece frozen banana
- 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 0.5 teaspoons fennel seeds
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cardamom
- 0.5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 cup crushed ice
Instructions
Peel and slice the frozen banana into smaller chunks for easier blending.
In a high-speed blender, combine the frozen banana pieces, almond milk, baby spinach, fennel seeds, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, pure vanilla extract, and maple syrup.
Add the crushed ice to the blender for a chilled and smooth consistency.
Blend all the ingredients on high speed until the mixture is creamy and smooth, ensuring the fennel seeds are fully ground into the smoothie.
Taste and adjust the sweetness if desired by adding a little more maple syrup.
Pour the smoothie into two glasses and garnish with a light sprinkle of ground cinnamon or a few fennel seeds, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing, spiced licorice flavor!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
235 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.1 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 246 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.3 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.7 g | ||
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 694 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 578 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
