Maple Pumpkin Fall Smoothie
Servings: 1
Give this perfectly spiced, ultra creamy Fall smoothie a blend. With warming spices, creamy cauliflower and pumpkin purée you're sure to be in an Autumn state-of-mind at first sip.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp raw pecans plus more for sprinkling
- 1 cup almond milk
- ½ cup cauliflower frozen flourets
- ⅓ cup pumpkin puree canned
- 1-2 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch ground cinnamon ground
- pinch nutmeg ground
- pinch sea salt
- 1 serving homemade protein powder optional
Instructions
- Place pecans, almond milk and cauliflower florets into a blender and blend until smooth.
- Add remaining ingredients and blend again until smooth.
- Pour into a glass, add any extra chopped pecans on top, and sprinkle a few more dashes of cinnamon and ground nutmeg.
Notes
- It's best to use unsweetened, dairy-free milk. If you are using a sweetened version, then cut the amount of maple syrup in half.
- Frozen cauliflower (instead of fresh) has a few benefits when blending smoothies. First, it doesn't pack the same sulfury odor and taste as its raw or cooked counterparts, making it almost undetectable in smoothie form. Second, using frozen cauliflower helps make this a cold smoothie with a creamy, milkshake-like consistency. You can use fresh cauliflower if you prefer, but try frozen if possible!
- If you want to turn your smoothie into a meal replacement drink then make sure to add a bit more liquid as the homemade protein powder will make it even thicker.
- Swap the maple syrup for the natural sweetener of your choice.
Nutrition
Calories: 273kcal, Carbohydrates: 27g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Monounsaturated Fat: 10g, Sodium: 346mg, Potassium: 448mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 17g, Vitamin A: 12721IU, Vitamin C: 28mg, Calcium: 368mg, Iron: 2mg