Spiced Pumpkin Smoothie
It’s mid-September, which means it’s been at least a month since the onset of pumpkin everywhere drinks or treats at coffee shops and bakeries. I love autumn and all of the flavors that come with it – but I like to wait until the weather cools a bit and let summer run its course before I jump on the pumpkin bandwagon.
That being said, school has begun, the weather is trending towards cooler temps and the sun is setting earlier. Autumn is creeping into Minnesota and I feel we payed the appropriate homage to the end of a gorgeous summer. Let the pumpkin indulgences begin!
As a mom of two, I’m always in search of healthy snacks that are quick and easy, but appeals to their sweet tooth without all the refined sugars. {okay, I’d like those kind of snacks as well!} It’s our responsibility to teach our girls healthy eating habits – and I am a firm believer of everything in moderation. These smoothies are protein packed with a lot of flavor and nothing to leave me cringing about from an ingredients standpoint. They also taste good.
These taste like pumpkin pie in a glass. If you must, add a wafer and whip cream on top to complete the package. But these are a great way to start your day, or as a midday snack for any member of the family. {and they’re vegan | refined sugar free.}
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 cup all natural, no sugar added apple sauce
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tbsp organic, pure grade A maple syrup
- 4 ice cubes
Method:
- Blend all ingredients in a blender or Vitamix until combined. Serve and enjoy!
- Yields 2 medium sized smoothies.
