Spiced Gingerbread Protein Smoothie

I was at my favorite cafe the other day when I saw that they had brought out a new range of smoothies on their menu. They specialize in clean eating, so I was pretty excited about it. The one I wanted to try most was their Almond Gingerbread Shake, and it was just as good as I thought! It inspired me to try and make my own version of it at home (I changed a few ingredients to suit me better), and if I do say so myself, I'm pretty happy with the results. 

I make a protein smoothie for myself almost everyday and I can't tell you how much I look forward to it. Protein smoothies are my absolute favorite way of rewarding myself after a hard workout or a long run. The thought of food at the end always keeps me going! It's nice to change things up a bit and keep my routine interesting too. Plus, spices are so good for getting your metabolism running and this recipe packs a really great flavor punch! 

Ingredients: 

250mls Almond Milk (I sometimes use calcium-enriched milk too)

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1 date 

1/4 frozen banana, or ice to make it cold 

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

Pop it all into your blender and mix until it's smooth. Enjoy!  

I've been loving having this on colder days as a way to feel cozy again. The spices in this is the perfect pick-me-up that I usually need after a workout.

What goes into your favorite smoothie?
Steph x.