I feel like it’s that time of year when schedules overlap, flu season has arrived, the holidays are near…the list could go on forever.
I know it’s easy to fall into the cycle of not taking care of ourselves during stressful times. Breakfast is a perfect way to take a few minutes to relax, read something uplifting, and eat a meal that makes you feel good. For me, I’ve been reading Maya Angelou’s Letter to My Daughter while I sip on my favorite pumpkin smoothie. I find myself waking up early just to start the day.
Pumpkin Power Smoothie
Yield: 2 adult or 4 children smoothies Total time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
½ cup canned pumpkin puree
1 ½ cups unsweetened soy or almond milk
2 scoops vanilla protein powder*
½ tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 frozen banana cut into chunks
Optional Topping:
Vanilla coconut yogurt
Dash of ground cinnamon
Directions:
Blend until smooth.
Tips:
You can omit the protein powder and add 2 tablespoons of pure maple syrup for sweetness.
I used Hammer Nutrition Vanilla Vegan protein powder for this recipe.
I hope you have a beautiful start to your day!
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I was going to skip the protein powder, hadn’t thought of oats. I will definitely have to try this.
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Hi Manee. I found oats give a nice texture to smoothies. You might want to add a drizzle of pure maple syrup or preferred sweetener.
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I’ve had pumpkin many ways, but don’t think I’ve ever tried it in a smoothie. It sounds yummy! 🙂 -Amy
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Hi Amy. It’s super yummy and stops me from craving a sugary pumpkin spice latte. 😉
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Sounds like a blissful start to the day! You’re right, we should all just take a little time to stop and breathe – breakfast as daily meditation practice 😊
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Right 🙂 So happy you agree.
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We must have thinked alike! Waw! Telepathie! xxx
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Exactly what I thought when I saw your blog this morning! I like how filling your recipe looks. Thanks for the tip on using oats for the smoothie.
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Yes, because it was a breakfast smoothy for my Peter & me! xxx I am off to bed now! Good night!
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Sounds delicious! Thanks
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So glad you liked it Catherine. Thank you.
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This should be a must try. Never tried smoothie with pumpkins. Sounds very delicious!
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Hi Sumith. I’m happy you liked it.
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😊:)
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Sounds yummy! 🙂
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Hi Shannon. I’m happy you liked it 🙂
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Love Maya Angelou– and also this smoothie! Looks so simple–with the pumpkin puree to start it out. And I agree about breakfast– a good time to stop and put things in order for the day… Fun to find your blog!
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Hi Rhonda. So happy you stopped by. I look forward to following your blog The Thankful Heart.
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Thanks Ellie–fun to find your bright colorful blog– great pumpkin smoothie!
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So nice of you to stop by Rhonda. I’m happy you liked it.
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“One person, with good purpose, can, constitute the majority.” I love Maya Angelou’s inspiring work! I also LOVE smoothies! This looks like a great recipe to try. 🙂
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Hi Eartha. I agree. Thank you for the quote. I needed to hear that today 🙂 I love your blog by the way! It’s going to be fun to follow.
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Sounds so good! Im obsessed with pumpkin flavored EVERYTHING! I will for sure be trying this. Thank you 🙂
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Hi Danielle. Even though fall is over, I’m still drinking pumpkin smoothies 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by. I’m looking forward to following your blog.
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