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Unleash Your Inner Chef

By Nanichi Calero

October 2023

PUMPKIN PROTEIN SMOOTHIE

1 Serving 5 minutes

This Healthy Pumpkin Spice Protein Smoothie captures the warm and cozy flavors of fall while
providing a good amount of protein for your nutritional needs. Feel free to adjust the
ingredient quantities to match your dietary preferences and requirements. Enjoy the taste of
autumn in a nutritious and delicious smoothie!

INGREDIENTS

1 scoop of vanilla or plain protein powder
1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
Get your spook (unsweetened)
1 medium ripe banana
on with a 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

protein-packed 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
1 teaspoon pumpkin spice blend (or a mixture
pumpkin of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger)

smoothie! It's 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
Ice cubes (as needed)
the perfect way METHOD

to celebrate 1. In a blender, combine the protein powder,
canned pumpkin puree, ripe banana,
this fun-filled almond milk, chia seeds (if using), pumpkin

month. spice blend, and honey or maple
syrup (if using).
2. Add ice cubes to the blender to achieve
the desired thickness and chilliness.
3. Blend all the ingredients on high speed
until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
*Adjust the thickness by adding more
almond milk or water if needed.
4. Optional: Top with fat-free whipped
recipe by: cream and sprinkle pumpkin pie
seasoning.
Ashley Rogers NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (APPROXIMATE)

Cals: 250/Pro: 25g/Fat: 6g/Carb: 30g

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