Butternut Squash Smoothie (warm or cold)
Servings: 1
This butternut squash smoothie is creamy, lightly sweet, and gently spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. Made with spinach, pear, and protein powder, it blends into a nourishing drink you can enjoy warm or cold. It’s quick to make, naturally comforting, and filling enough for breakfast or a satisfying snack.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup cashew milk
- ½ cup spinach
- 1 cup butternut squash frozen + cubed
- ½ pear peeled and cored
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 serving protein powder
Instructions
- Blend spinach and milk until smooth.
- Add remaining ingredients and blend again until smooth.
Notes
- Swap in acorn squash, kabocha squash or sweet potato for the butternut squash.
- Add 1 date or a bit of maple syrup for a slightly sweeter smoothie.
- If you want a warm smoothie, heat up the milk and butternut squash before adding to blender.
Nutrition
Serving: 16oz, Calories: 246kcal, Carbohydrates: 32g, Protein: 27g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 0.2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 339mg, Potassium: 764mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 12g, Vitamin A: 16313IU, Vitamin C: 37mg, Calcium: 176mg, Iron: 2mg
