PUMPKIN PIE PERFECTION SMOOTHIE
There is divine deliciousness in this protein and anti-oxidant rich power smoothie and its perfect pre/post workout or just about any ole time. Besides being nutrient dense and super easy to make, pumpkin boasts pre-biotic power and the spices including ginger and cinnamon are ideal for their anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties. If you don’t want a green smoothie use romaine instead of dark leafy greens.
INGREDIENTS:
¾ cup non-dairy milk: organic coconut, almond or cashew
1 cup dark leafy greens- spinach, watercress or kale
½ cup pumpkin, squash or sweet potato puree
1 small frozen orange, banana or apple, cut into chunks
1 tbsp SunButter
1 tbsp each chia and flax seeds
1/2 inch ginger root
1 tsp pumpkin spice (recipe below)
¼ tsp pure vanilla extract
1 tsp Sunwarrior Vanilla Blend Protein powder or
vanilla collagen
¼-1/2 cup ice, if desired
OPTIONAL:
1 or 2 dates, maple syrup, raw honey, or molasses, if needed
TOPPINGS:
Raw Cacao nibs, pumpkin or hemp seeds, diced apple, berries, granola, gogi berries, pomegranate, mulberries, etc. as desired
DIRECTIONS:
TERI’S PUMPKIN PIE SPICE BLEND:
In a small jar with a lid, mix together 2 tbsp cinnamon, 2 tsp ginger, ¼ tsp cloves, ¼ tsp allspice, ¼ tsp nutmeg, ¼ -1/2 tsp fresh black pepper and 1/4 tsp cardamom if desired
(This keeps for ages and is perfect when making pumpkin smoothies, bars, lattes, etc.)
TERI’S SUPERFOOD ADD INS - OPTIONAL:
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There is divine deliciousness in this protein and anti-oxidant rich power smoothie and its perfect pre/post workout or just about any ole time. Besides being nutrient dense and super easy to make, pumpkin boasts pre-biotic power and the spices including ginger and cinnamon are ideal for their anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties. If you don’t want a green smoothie use romaine instead of dark leafy greens.
- Breakfast
- Prep time - 5 minutes
- 1 large serving
- Vegan, Gluten and Dairy Free
INGREDIENTS:
¾ cup non-dairy milk: organic coconut, almond or cashew
1 cup dark leafy greens- spinach, watercress or kale
½ cup pumpkin, squash or sweet potato puree
1 small frozen orange, banana or apple, cut into chunks
1 tbsp SunButter
1 tbsp each chia and flax seeds
1/2 inch ginger root
1 tsp pumpkin spice (recipe below)
¼ tsp pure vanilla extract
1 tsp Sunwarrior Vanilla Blend Protein powder or
vanilla collagen
¼-1/2 cup ice, if desired
OPTIONAL:
1 or 2 dates, maple syrup, raw honey, or molasses, if needed
TOPPINGS:
Raw Cacao nibs, pumpkin or hemp seeds, diced apple, berries, granola, gogi berries, pomegranate, mulberries, etc. as desired
DIRECTIONS:
- Measure smoothie ingredients and blast in a powerful blender, until thick and creamy. Add additional liquid or ice if desired. Taste before adding any sweetener. You may not need it.
- Garnish as desired and enjoy with your favorite warm beverage.
TERI’S PUMPKIN PIE SPICE BLEND:
In a small jar with a lid, mix together 2 tbsp cinnamon, 2 tsp ginger, ¼ tsp cloves, ¼ tsp allspice, ¼ tsp nutmeg, ¼ -1/2 tsp fresh black pepper and 1/4 tsp cardamom if desired
(This keeps for ages and is perfect when making pumpkin smoothies, bars, lattes, etc.)
TERI’S SUPERFOOD ADD INS - OPTIONAL:
- 1 tsp each acerola cherry powder, maca root powder and greens powder like chlorella or spirulina
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- freshly ground is best
- 1 serving Liquid Light
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