Pumpkin is packed with healthy deliciousness, so why not make a healthy smoothie out of it as a reward after a tough and sweaty workout?
Usually, we associate pumpkin spice with colder weather and fall, but personally I can have it anytime. I even secretly wish that fall would start earlier to get my favorite pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks (only as a cheat meal though, because of its high calories).
So instead of the cream laced, sugary concoction from Starbucks, I just opt to making a healthy smoothie with pumpkin spice flavor! It’s healthy, it’s delicious and it definitely does the trick when I crave the Starbucks’ version.
It is also much lower in calories and is packed with healthy nutrients, when you use real pumpkin. In fact, I just might go ahead and use the cliche term “superfood” to describe this vegetable. Just take a look at its nutrition profile:
So without further due – here is the recipe for this yummy healthy smoothie. And don’t wait until the cold weather to make it, it’s delicious any time of the year!
Healthy Smoothie – Pumpkin Spice and Vanilla
Ingredients
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (check out my post about picking the right protein powder for you)
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup pumpkin purée
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup ice
- as needed liquid stevia (I prefer adding a bit) and additional water to thin
Directions
Add all ingredients into blender and blend until smooth. Pour into glass and enjoy immediately!
Enjoyed this recipe? Share it with a friend and get them to try it – I bet they will ditch the traditional latte for this delicious and nutritious smoothie instead (sorry Starbucks).
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