Spiced Pumpkin Chia Smoothie (Printable Version)

A creamy blend of pumpkin, spices, chia seeds, and almond milk for a cozy, nutritious drink.

# Ingredient List:

01 - 1 cup unsweetened pumpkin puree

02 - 1 banana, sliced and frozen

03 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds

05 - 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup

06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

08 - 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

09 - Pinch of ground cloves

10 - Coconut whipped cream

11 - Toasted pumpkin seeds

01 - Place pumpkin puree, frozen banana, almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves into blender container.

02 - Process on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 1 to 2 minutes.

03 - Taste the blended mixture and add additional maple syrup or spices as needed to achieve desired flavor profile.

04 - Pour smoothie evenly into two glasses. Top with coconut whipped cream and toasted pumpkin seeds if using. Serve immediately while cold.

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You get all the cozy autumn feelings without turning on your oven or waiting for anything to bake
The frozen banana creates the most incredible creamy texture that somehow feels decadent while being entirely good for you

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I once forgot to freeze my banana and ended up with a sad, watery smoothie that taught me to always check the freezer the night before
Letting the smoothie sit for even five minutes changes the texture completely as the chia seeds swell, so drink it right away

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Double the recipe and keep the extra in a mason jar in the fridge, though you will need to give it a vigorous shake before drinking the next day
Toasting your pumpkin seeds in a dry pan while the blender runs makes the whole kitchen smell incredible