Posts Tagged ‘Fall Smoothie’

Pumpkin Protein Smoothie

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A few of you darling readers were excited about the mention of a Pumpkin Protein Smoothie on Monday so I thought I would share my version of the recipe. It’s SO delicious and rid me of any sugary pumpkin pie/latte/cookie cravings. Pro Tip: Make a “smoothie kit” the night before, for a grab and go breakfast.

Pumpkin Protein Smoothie

 Pumpkin Protein Smoothie

adapted from a recipe by OhSheGlows.com

Serves 1

Ingredients

1/2 cup coconut water

1/2 cup coconut milk

1 scoop vanilla protein powder (I heart Sun Warrior Brand)

1 tbsp chia seeds (these blend better when soaked overnight, see tip below)

1/2 cup pureed pumpkin

1 tbsp blackstrap molasses

1 small banana

1 1/2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice blend

A few cubes of ice

Instructions

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth!

 

Pumpkin Smoothie Kit

Make your smoothie kit the night before like we do for our private chef clients. Measure all the ingredients except the ice and banana into a container and keep covered in the fridge overnight. The chia seeds will soften and all you have to do in the morning is dump the kit into the blender, add a banana and ice and then press the button.

 

xo,

Lydia

Meatless Monday: Organic Fall Green Smoothie

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A slight variation on my favorite healthy breakfast. An organic green smoothie with the star of fall produce, the apple! Trader Joe’s now sells bags of cut and washed kale which makes this smoothie a breeze to whip up in the morning or you can buy frozen kale at Whole Foods. This is the prefect breakfast for your morning commute.

 

Green Smoothie

Organic Fall Green Smoothie
Serves 2

1 cup organic cucumber, chopped (about half of an English cucumber with the skin on)

1 ripe organic avocado

2 cups organic apples, chopped (skins on)

2 cups organic kale, chopped and tightly packed (washed and dried)

1 cup organic lemonade (or 1 cup fresh squeezed lemons and oranges)

1/2 cup of ice

Puree in a blender until very smooth and bright green. Make sure to blend well as chunks of kale are not so appealing. We like to drink ours with a straw.

 

xo,
LEH