Pumpkin Smoothie

I love everything pumpkin!  My hubby...Not so much!  I finally made a pumpkin smoothie this year and I'll definitely make this again.  I was out of yogurt or I would have added a bit of organic, low-fat vanilla yogurt as well.  Maybe next time!

Pumpkin is high in fiber, low-fat and contains the anti-oxidant beta-carotene  which may reduce your risk of cancer.  Pumpkin is also a great source of potassium and vitamin C.

Deliciously Low-Fat Pumpkin Smoothie

adapted from healthful pursuits

Ingredients

1 cup milk 

(or non-dairy milk such as Soy or Almond milk)

1 cup pumpkin Puree

1/2 banana 

1 tablespoon flax seeds

1 teaspoon  pure vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

pinch ground nutmeg

pinch ground cloves

pinch all spice

Ice

Whipped topping (optional)

Instructions:

Place everything but whipped topping in the blender.

Blend until smooth

Sprinkle with cinnamon if you’d like!

*This recipe is definitely a keeper!  I can't wait to try another variation with yogurt.*