Blueberry Pumpkin Protein Smoothie

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1/4 cup raw pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut
  • 2 Tablespoons nut butter – I use Homemade Cashew Butter
  • 1 teaspoon agave nectar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk, or dairy-free milk of your choice
  • 3-4 non-dairy milk ice cubes

Directions

Place pumpkin, blueberries, pepitas, coconut, cashew butter, agave nectar, and pumpkin pie spice into a blender, preferably a high-speed blender. Pour in almond milk and add ice cubes. Process on low for 20-30 seconds then gradually increase speed to highest level. Blend for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until completely smooth.

Serve cold. If only half is being consumed at this time, store the other half in a resealable jar in the fridge until ready to drink, up to 24 hours. Shake well before using.

Source: www.dailyforage-glutenfree.com

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