Protein Power Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
A pumpkin spice smoothie packed with protein, perfect after a workout but also as a healthy dessert or breakfast.
Servings: 2
Cost: $10
Equipment
- High-speed blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin pureed
- ½ teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 tablespoon raw pumpkin seeds
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
- 1 teaspoon bee pollen
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon organic raw honey
- 1 cup filtered water
- 1 small piece of chocolate
Instructions
- Place hemp and pumpkin seeds in the blender, add water and process to make a creamy milk.
- Add the pureed pumpkin, pollen, spices and honey, and blend for 1 minute, until you obtain a smooth liquid.
- Pour in serving glasses, top with pollen granules and chocolate flakes.
- Drink right away to get the maximum benefit from the nutrients.
Notes
To assure the proper intake of beta-carotene from pumpkin, you should combine it with healthy fats like nuts, seeds or coconut oil; this smoothie has two of those!