Autumn is the perfect time to experiment with vibrant fall flavors, like pumpkin, cardamom, cinnamon, and apple. To benefit from the antioxidant and energy-promoting properties these ingredients offer, embrace the season with these three fall smoothie recipes.
1. Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
Perfect for fall, this pumpkin pie smoothie tastes just like the delicious autumn dessert. Full of protein and antioxidant spices, this smoothie is sure to boost your energy and satisfy your pumpkin spice cravings.
Ingredients:
- 1 frozen banana
- ½ cup plain or vanilla yogurt
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon almond (or other nut butter)
- 1 pump C60 olive oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch each of nutmeg, ginger & allspice (or substitute pumpkin pie spice)
Put all ingredients into your blender. Start on low and blend until smooth. Top with your favorite nuts, nut butter, a drizzle of maple syrup, and a dash of pumpkin pie spice.
2. Apple Cinnamon Smoothie
Apples are a staple of fall recipes, and the apple-cinnamon flavor combination is a cozy comfort of the season. This apple cinnamon smoothie uses frozen applesauce and oats to create a rich, protein-packed meal you can drink on the go.
Ingredients:
- 2 4-oz. Frozen applesauce cups
- 1 cup milk (substitute almond for non-dairy option)
- 2 tablespoons rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons nut butter
- 1 teaspoon ground flax seed
- 1 pump C60 olive oil
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Freeze your applesauce cups (or 4 ounces of homemade applesauce) overnight. When you’re ready to make the smoothie, blend all the ingredients for about one minute until smooth and creamy. Top with chopped pecans or a dash of whipped cream and cinnamon.
3. Cardamom Pear Smoothie
This fall smoothie is a vegan option and offers the unique flavors of cardamom and pear in a nutritious, nutrient-rich drink.
Ingredients:
- 1-2 ripe pears, cored (bartlett preferred)
- 1 cup frozen cauliflower florets
- 3 pitted, sticky Medjool dates
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 pump C60 olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Handful of ice
Put all your ingredients in a high-speed blender and combine until smooth. Enjoy this smoothie immediately to prevent the separation of ingredients.
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