Healthy Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Recipe: Easy Pumpkin Pie Smoothie With No Banana

Healthy Pumpkin Pie Smoothie. Here’s a great smoothie recipe straight from Dominica – one that is packed with flavor yet doesn’t carry a lot of calories. Whip this together for breakfast or enjoy one during the day when you’re looking for a snack.

Check out the ingredient benefits below. Give them a good whirl in your blender, and viola – a taste of Dominica. It’s that easy. Bottoms up and enjoy 🙂

INGREDIENT BENEFITS

Pumpkin – low in sodium, fats, cholesterol, and calories. Also a good source of fiber which slows digestion and helps keep you feeling fuller longer
Almond Milk – is rich in good fats which promote a healthy heart; also gives you a daily vitamin E serving which is great for your skin
Greek Yogurt – an excellent source of calcium, potassium, protein, zinc, and vitamins B6 and B12; also contains probiotic cultures; is lower in lactose; has twice the protein content of regular yogurts
Honey – vitamins found in honey include ascorbic acid, pantothenic acid, niacin, and riboflavin; along with minerals such as calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc
Cinnamon – can help decrease stomach acid and pepsin from the stomach walls after eating; can lower blood sugar levels, and reduce heart disease risk factors
Ginger – contains gingerol, a substance with powerful medicinal properties; is also loaded with antioxidants, compounds that prevent stress and damage to your body’s DNA
Cloves – has multiple compounds that are linked to anti-inflammatory properties, including Eugenol which has been shown to reduce inflammation, reduces the risk of arthritis, and helps manage arthritis symptoms
Nutmeg – is packed with nutrients: minerals such as magnesium, manganese, and copper; vitamins such as B1, B6; contains many essential volatile oils such as myristicin, elemicin, eugenol, and safrole

Healthy Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Healthy Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
recipe compliments of WW Magazine
Makes 2 glasses

Ingredients
1 c Pumpkin Puree
1 c Almond Milk
1/2 c Greek Yogurt
2 tbls Honey
1-1/2 tsp Cinnamon, ground
3/4 tsp Ginger, ground
Pinch of Cloves
Pinch of Nutmeg
1/2 – 1 c Ice cubes
Mint leaves – garnish/optional

Instructions
Place all the ingredients, minus the ice, in your blender and blend until smooth. Add the ice and give everything a good whirl. Pour into your glass and garnish with mint leaves