Gingerbread Smoothie

generous cup milk (I use unsweetened almond milk)

small chilled apple (chopped (use a sweet variety, or swap for a small frozen banana))

ground ginger

ground cinnamon

pinch ground

pure maple syrup or molasses (or more to taste)

scoop vanilla protein powder or 1/3 vanilla yogurt

ice

Whipped cream or crumbled gingersnaps (optional garnishes)