Pumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie

We are loving this fall weather and although we don't make very many pumpkin recipes other than pumpkin pie, we decided to try a different take on our smoothies this week.  Incorporating fruit and vegetables in your breakfast meal is a great way to pack in essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber. 

This recipe takes it up a notch by adding nuts, seeds, oatmeal, yogurt, coconut milk and more to treat yourself to a nutrient dense and delicious breakfast with all of the essential macros to help you feel full and satiated.

Some things we love about pumpkin puree ~

Pumpkin puree has Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Vitamin K along with dietary fiber, potassium, calcium, iron, thiamin and Vitamin B6

Pumpkin puree has 60% less calories and 60% less carbs than sweet potato, so while both are great food sources it is fun to switch it up once in a while to add a little variety this time of year.

 

Topping Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats

3/4 cup unsalted pecans or walnuts

1/4 cup chia or flax seeds

1/4 cup hemp hearts

2 tbsp maple syrup

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 cup chopped dates

Directions:

Blend all topping ingredients together in bowl with spatula until evenly coated with maple syrup.  Store separate from smoothie until ready to serve.

 

Smoothie Ingredients

1 can pumpkin puree

2 tbsp maple syrup

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 tsp allspice

1/4 tsp cloves

1/4 tsp ginger

1 can full fat coconut milk

11/2 cups unsweetened Greek yogurt

1 scoop Tenvis Vanilla Whey Protein Powder

Directions:

Blend all smoothie ingredients in a blender or food processor.  Refrigerate until ready to serve.

When ready to serve, pour 1 cup of smoothie mixture and top with 3/4 cup of topping mixture.

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