Pumpkin Smoothie

Not only are pumpkins festive and fun, they also provide some powerful healthy perks, such as keeping your heart healthy, waistline and vision in check, as well as being high in vitamin A, fiber, potassium and cancer-fighting antioxidants!

I love fall's 'signature squash' in all forms; breads, cookies, clafoutis, and now smoothies.  It's a delicious and refreshing way to enjoy some heart-healthy pumpkin during the fall months, or at any time of the year!

INGREDIENTS:

- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk (homemade is best, or this kind), or substitute with raw milk

- 1 to 2 frozen bananas (2 will make it a bit thicker)

- 2/3 cup pumpkin puree (fresh is best, but a carton or BPA-free can will work just fine too)

 - 1 to 2 tablespoons Grade B organic maple syrup or raw honey

- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 

- 1/4 teaspoon each of nutmeg, and ground ginger

- optional: 1/3 cup chia seed gel 

- optional: half an avocado 

DIRECTIONS:

1.  Place all ingredients into a high-speed blender, and blend until smooth.  Serve immediately and enjoy! 

Makes approximately 2 servings

(Adapted recipe from here)