You know it is Fall when Major League Baseball playoffs are on and the leaves are starting to turn.  Today’s a tough day as the Jays lost game 2 to the Rangers – especially tough because of a blown call in the 14th inning that let the Rangers get the win. Ugh and we waited 22 years for this! Well if you are like me and need a pick me up, have I got the thing for you. Try this Pumpkin Protein Smoothie. It may almost make me forget.

I need to get a life because I still get excited every time I look inside my blender and see what I just mixed up. This time was no different.  The pumpkin puree gives the smoothie a really nice colour that I don’t see every day in my smoothie making trials.  Another reason why I like using seasonal ingredients? They get you out of a rut and re-introduce you to all the yummy flavour combinations that you fall in love with year after year.

Grab your blender jar and measure out pumpkin puree, add a frozen banana, milk (coconut or almond are best) and a scoop of your favourite vanilla protein powder.  A dash of nutmeg and cinnamon and you are ready to blend.

For a little extra flavour, try topping with a spoonful of vanilla yogurt and additional cinnamon and nutmeg. You won’t be sorry. The best part? You can be eating this smoothie for a week on just one can of pumpkin puree.  Nothing beats a good bargain.

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Pumpkin Protein Smoothie

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

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Ingredients

• 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 frozen banana
• 1 cup coconut/almond milk
• 1 scoop protein powder, I like Vega brand
• 1 dash cinnamon and nutmeg
• 1 cup of ice

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to the blender.
2. Blend until frozen banana and ice are broken down.
3. Pour into glass,
4. Top with yogurt and additional nutmeg and cinnamon if desired.

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