It’s that time of year again where you can’t escape pumpkin spice flavoured foods, drinks, smoothies, desserts and most of us want to indulge. Do yourself a favor and forgo the frappuccino route which can sometimes have upwards of 55 g of sugar per serving and try this healthy low carb version of a Pumpkin Spice Smoothie!
Pumpkin Spice Smoothie
Depending on my mood, I either add coffee or just use the base of unsweetened almond milk.
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups of unsweetened almond milk
2 cups fresh spinach
1 half or full avocado
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 tbsp hemp hearts
2 tbsp MCT oil (medium chain triglycerides)
1 to 2 tsp of cinnamon depending on your preference
1 tsp pumpkin spice
1 scoop of vanilla whey protein powder
1 tbsp of marine collagen
1 tsp torani sugar free vanilla syrup
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
* Please note that you have to slowly introduce MCT oil into the diet as it can cause gastrointestinal disturbances. I would recommend starting with 1 tsp and see how your body reacts and gradually increase.
*I usually make this the night before and store in a mason jar in the fridge, allowing the chia seeds to gel and flavors to heighten the longer it chills the thicker it will become.
Enjoy!
Author: Lesley Andress, Registered Massage Therapist