Healthy Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Recipe
As a holistic nutritionist, I like to make common recipes healthier without compromising their taste!
You'll love this pumpkin pie smoothie, it's creamy and delicious.
Check out the many health benefits below.
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Recipe
Combine all ingredients in a blender. I used my new Vitamix, and it made this smoothie extra creamy.
1 cup milk (I used organic, unsweetened coconut milk)
1/2 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie puree!)
1 frozen banana
1 tbsp organic almond butter
1 tbsp vanilla protein (I used Ancient Nutrition’s Bone Broth Collagen Protein)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon (ceylon or true cinnamon)
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 in ginger (small piece or more if you like it spicy)
1 tsp lion’s mane mushroom (I used Purica’s micronized full spectrum Lion’s Mane powder)
Optional: 1 tsp psyllium husks or chia seeds for more fiber
Toppings:
bee pollen (I used Beekeeper’s Naturals Bee Pollen)
organic cacao nibs
Health Benefits
This smoothie will make you feel satiated and will satisfy your pumpkin pie cravings. It’s a great breakfast for a busy day or a snack in between. The recipe provides at least 20g of protein, brain-fueling fats, and complex carbohydrates.
Pumpkin Puree
high in beta-carotene & other antioxidants
great for skin, eye & brain health
contains fiber which feeds our good gut bacteria
Almond Butter
high in monounsaturated fats - helps to lower LDL (“bad” cholesterol and increases HDL “good” cholesterol)
high in Vitamin E - anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting
high in Magnesium - great for muscles, insulin sensitivity & nervous system regulation
contains omega-3 fats - which still have to be converted into bioavailable forms (EPA & DHA), but generally speaking, those omega-3s are great for heart & brain health
Ginger
aids digestion and is beneficial for nausea, gas, and bloating
anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting effects
can help protect against age-related decline in brain function
relieves pain and discomfort in the stomach, by speeding up the transit time of food
Lion’s Mane (medicinal mushroom)
reduces inflammation and oxidative stress
protects the gut lining against damage
helps nerve repair and growth, especially after nerve injury
boosts the immune system
Bee Pollen
contains Vitamin C and bioflavonoids - immune-boosting & better iron absorbtion
strong antimicrobial properties
may help with allergies
Cacao Nibs
high in Magnesium
one of the most concentrated sources of polyphenols - help to improve blood flow and blood pressure
anti-inflammatory
contains L-tryptophan (precursor to serotonin) and β-phenylethylamine, known as PEA - can help with enhanced focus and improved mood
I am so excited for you to try this smoothie.
Have a wonderful day!
Nadja Müller, CNP
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