I’m not a huge fan of pumpkin pie but I do enjoy some pumpkin spiced flavored treats. I recently had a pumpkin smoothie bowl at Nektar and decided to try to make one of these myself.
Making smoothies, salads and healthier treats is my jam and mine tasted better than Nektar’s. So here is the concoction. Keep in mind you can be creative and substitute things. This is how I come up with creations.
1 package of Pumpkin Spiced Shakeology (if you don’t have this, use vanilla protein powder and add pumpkin spice seasoning found in your seasoning section at store)
1 heaping TBLS Greek Pumpkin Spice Yogurt
1/3 cup of a nut milk (cashew, almond coconut) or I used OWYN’s Chai protein shake.
1/2 frozen banana
1TBLS Almond butter
ice
Also if you don’t use the Pumpkin Spiced flavored Shakeology add 1/4 cup of pumpkin puree.
For Toppings
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
Hemp Seeds
Granola (Trader Joes has a seasonal one called apple caramel)
Cut up apples
Drizzle of Date Nectar
Instructions
Blend all ingredients in blender. The key with these smoothie bowls is to make them super thick. You’ve got to invest in a high quality blender. Using the correct amount of frozen to liquid ratio is key in making this work. Sometimes I put it in the freezer to get colder and thicker before adding toppings and eating it. Add more frozen banana or ice if too runny.
