Try this pumpkin recipe to get all of the nutrients and none of the added sugars of traditional pumpkin desserts!
Pumpkin is high in fiber; there are 7.5 g of fiber in 1 cup of pumpkin puree. It is a source of beta-carotene, an antioxidant that is converted to vitamin A in the body, and it can also help with blood sugar control. In addition, pumpkin contains magnesium, calcium, and vitamins B, C, and E.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup almond milk (unsweetened)
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice (cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves)
- Dash of ground cinnamon
- 1 - 2 tsp almond butter (optional)
- 2 - 3 ice cubes
Directions:
- Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.