Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

1-pumpkin pie smoothie

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Breakfast is the fun meal of the day apart from being the most important meal also. This meal not only kick starts our day but also provides you with the much necessary punch of nutrients that is required by the body throughout the day. When we are following out nutrition concept, we often run out of options for making breakfast. Here are a few interesting recipes listed in Drilldoggy for you to decide from. One such interesting must try is the pumpkin pie smoothie.

Having a sip of pumpkin pie smoothie is like tasting dessert for breakfast. The pumpkin and banana revs up the smoothie with their natural sweetness and receives the zesty complements of pumpkin pie spice. With a splash of coconut milk and apple juice in it, the entire ensemble will remind you strongly of pumpkin pie.

In spite of being high in flavors, this smoothie is easy to whip up, just like most of its counterparts. Simply chuck the ingredients into the blender and whiz them up into a creamy, yummy drink bursting with healthy goodness. If it’s still not healthy enough for you, replace the coconut with soy milk to make it more nourishing without sacrificing flavors.

Ingredients:

Serves: 2

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 whole banana, peeled
  • ½ cup apple juice
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 handful pecans, crushed

Method:

  • Empty the cups of pumpkin puree, coconut milk and apple juice into a blender.
  • Break the banana into rough chunks and toss them into the blender.
  • Sprinkle a dash of pumpkin pie spice into them and drop in few ice cubes.
  • Pulse them until smooth and pour the mixture into serving glasses.
  • Scatter the crushed pecans on top of each drink.
  • Serve right away and sip in!