In Canada, it seems, September and October are all about pumpkin/pumpkin spice/pumpkin pie everything. As soon as it gets cold, everyone starts craving warm, cozy spices, even in cold drinks like this divine Pumpkin Pie Smoothie.
I know I have mentioned it before, but I am actually deathly allergic to pumpkin, so I always just use mashed sweet potato instead. Multiple reliable sources have confirmed that my sweet potato trick tastes exactly the same as pumpkin. So use whichever you prefer and/or have on hand.
If you want to make this smoothie extra creamy and decadent, try freezing your pumpkin or sweet potato in a silicone ice cube tray overnight, or add a little of your favorite clean vanilla protein powder. So yummy and very Thanksgiving!
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Healthy Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
1 small frozen banana
1/3 C unsweetened pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling) or mashed sweet potato
1/2 tsp Ground Vanilla Bean Powder
1 Tb cashews
1/4 tsp cinnamon
Pinch of nutmeg
Pinch of cloves
Pinch of dried or fresh ginger
Pinch of pink Himalayan rock salt
3/4 C unsweetened coconut or almond milk
1 tsp of B grade maple syrup (optional)
Add all ingredients into a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste, and enjoy!
What is your favorite healthy fall pumpkin treat? How did this Pumpkin Pie Smoothie turn out for you? Let me know in the comments below and on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
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