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Candy Cane Smoothie

Savor the holiday spirit with a Candy Cane Smoothie! Packed with pink pitaya, bananas, and a hint of peppermint, it's a delightful Christmas drink. Easy, nutritious, and whimsically presented to wow family and friends.

Ready to add a twist of festive fun to your smoothie routine? Let me introduce you to my Candy Cane Smoothie.

A delightful concoction that’s all about celebrating the joy and whimsy of the holiday season. This Christmas wonder in a glass, brings together the nostalgic flavors of candy canes with the goodness of nutritious ingredients. It comes together quickly and you will probably drink it even faster! It’s so delicious.

The ingredients you’ll need for this quick smoothie

  • Frozen Bananas: These creamy wonders are a natural sweetener and packed with potassium.
  • Pink Pitaya Powder: My favorite pink powerhouse! It’s not just for color; it’s full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
  • Maple Syrup: A touch of natural sweetness without the refined sugar.
  • Peppermint Extract: Adds that quintessential holiday flavor and aids in digestion.
  • Non-Dairy Milk: I opted for my fave, cashew milk – it’s a creamy, dairy-free base that’s gentle on the stomach and rich in nutrients.
  • Candy Canes: For that festive touch! Plus, they add a delightful crunch.
  • White Chocolate: A creamy, decadent addition that’s totally dairy-free.

The Magical Making of This Candy Can Smoothie

Crafting this Candy Cane Smoothie is as much fun as it is easy. The highlight? Creating those whimsical candy cane glass rims! It’s a simple process, but it adds so much festivity to this delightful drink. This is a quick smoothie and is the perfect blend of holiday cheer and healthful indulgence. It’s a great way to bring a bit of Christmas magic to your daily routine, whether as a breakfast treat or an afternoon pick-me-up. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to introduce the little ones to more nutritious ingredients in a fun and exciting way.

For those watching their sugar intake, you can easily adapt this recipe to be just as festive without the added sugar. Swap out the candy cane for a fun holiday straw and skip the rim for a healthier, yet still delightful, holiday drink. So, grab your blender, let’s create some holiday magic in a glass, and toast to a season filled with joy, health, and deliciousness!

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Candy Cane Smoothie

Let’s take a ride down candy cane lane! Nostalgic flavors, whimsical holiday presentation and so much easier than you think. This is about to be your new favorite Christmas drink to wow fam and friends.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Beverage, Breakfast
Cuisine Vegan
Servings 2

Equipment

  • 1 blender

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 2 bananas frozen
  • 1 tbsp pink pitaya powder
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • ½ tsp peppermint extract
  • cups cashew milk or plant milk of choice
  • 2 vegan friendly candy canes crushed
  • 2 tbsp vegan white chocolate melted

Instructions
 

  • Start by crushing your candy canes in a zip lock bag. I simply walked them with the back of a knife!
  • In a small bowl, melt the vegan white chocolate in 10 second intervals until melted.
  • Dip the tops of your serving glasses in the chocolate and sprinkle with the crushed CANDYCANE.
  • Leave the serving glasses in the fridge to chill ready for serving
  • Add all smoothie ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth and creamy
  • Remove your glasses from the fridge, pour in your smoothie, top with an extra candy and if you desire. Stir. Sip.

Notes

If you don’t want to have any added sugar you can sub the candy cane for a fun holiday straw and omit the rim!
Keyword 10 minutes or less, christmas breakfast, dairy free, gluten free, vegan breakfast

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Picture of Meet Claire

Meet Claire

Welcome to Claire Bear Bites! Here is where we have the most amount of fun with food. I’m an silly, quirky Aussie living in LA, creating and loving bright, colorful, healthy and delicious plant based meals.

This deliciously colorful meals are a direct reflection of me and my love for experimenting. Food should make you happy, smile and make you do a weird lil happy dance cause it taste so dang good. Life can be stressful but your food doesn’t need to be! Let’s have fun and eat the rainbow!

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