Top Pumpkin Smoothie RecipesYummy pumpkin smoothie recipes! Tastes like a pumpkin pie blended into a delicious healthy smoothie. Plus... pumpkin makes a great addition to low calorie smoothie recipes! Now that fall has now decided to stay awhile here in Minnesota... I have been getting into the mood for holiday treats. But instead of adding calorie packed snacks into my day... Why not try some healthy smoothie recipes? Pumpkin is a holiday favorite! You will be pleased to hear that one cup of cooked pumpkin contains less than 50 calories. You could easily make a deliciously filling holiday smoothie with less than 250 calories. Now that is a low calorie smoothie! Pumpkin Smoothie Tips#1 Use Pie Pumpkins A pie pumpkin is generally sweeter and meatier than a regular pumpkin. This way you will not need a bunch of extra sweetener. In order to pick out a good pie pumpkin... Look at the outer skin. It should be a dark orange with subtle brown freckles. In order to easily remember, think of the “pie” pumpkin covered in “pie” seasoning, like cinnamon and nutmeg. As pie pumpkins are covered with brown speckles. #2 Storage I love using freshly baked pumpkin. But that isn’t an option all of the time. So I buy the pumpkins and cook them all at once. Then I scrape the pumpkin meat into 1-2 cup baggies to freeze for future smoothies. The frozen pumpkin only takes a few hours to thaw. So you do have to think ahead of time. Another option is canning your pumpkin. Freshly baked, frozen, and canned are all great options. You have to choose which option fits your family best. Did you know that pumpkins are technically a fruit? But in modern day language it is called a vegetable. Confused yet? I am! I hope that you enjoy these pumpkin smoothies as much as my family did creating them! Pumpkin Smoothie RecipesPumpkin Pie Smoothie 1/2 cup coconut milk 1 cup pumpkin, cooked 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder 4 dashes ginger powder 4 dashes nutmeg powder 1 teaspoon stevia 1 teaspoon vanilla 8-10 ice cubes Blend the coconut milk, pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, stevia, and vanilla until completely smooth. Add the ice and blend again. Serves 1-2 Pumpkin Cashew Smoothie 2 tablespoons small pieces cashews, raw 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup pumpkin, cooked 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder 2 dashes ginger powder 2 dashes nutmeg powder 1 teaspoon stevia 6 ice cubes Blend cashews, water, pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and stevia until smooth. Add the ice and blend again. Serves 1-2 Pumpkin Almond Smoothie 1/4 cup almonds, raw 1 1/4 cup water 1 cup pumpkin, cooked 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder 1 teaspoon stevia 2 dashes ginger powder 2 dashes nutmeg powder 10 ice cubes Completely blend almonds, water, pumpkin, cinnamon, stevia, ginger, nutmeg. Add the ice and blend again until smooth. Serves 1-2 Pumpkin Vanilla Nut Smoothie 1/2 cup coconut milk powder 1 1/4 cup pumpkin, cooked 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder 1 1/2 teaspoons stevia 4 dashes ginger powder 4 dashes nutmeg powder 3 dashes clove powder 1 cup Vanilla Nut Teeccino, brewed and chilled 12 ice cubes Blend the coconut milk powder, pumpkin, cinnamon, stevia, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla nut Teeccino until completely smooth. Add the ice and blend again. Serves 2 Want to Share YOUR Healthy
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