Pumpkin pairs with the fall season like feet on floors! Checkout our latest Nutrition Lab video where we blend a delicious balanced pumpkin cheesecake smoothie as an alternative to sugary Thanksgiving desserts.
Ingredients needed for this recipe are 1 cup canned pumpkin, half a frozen banana, 1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt, 1 cup fat free milk, ½ cup old fashioned oats, 1 tsp ground flax seed, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, 1 sprinkle of nutmeg, and a handful of ice cubes. This will make 2 servings.
Start by slicing up your banana into small enough pieces to fit through the mouth of a blender. Following the formula of the balanced smoothies, we are going to start with our liquid and add in our milk and ice. Add in some oats to help you stay fuller for longer and add some healthy fiber to your diet. Add in the pumpkin and banana for your fruit and veggie servings. Next, the yogurt and protein powder for your lean protein, then the flax seed for your healthy fat. The combination of canned pumpkin, banana, and flax seed is great for gut health, especially if you are constipated. The fiber from these foods are easier digested and while still being rich in antioxidants like beta carotene and vitamin С. Now that you have all of the ingredients needed to create a balanced, healthy smoothie, all that’s left is to add your spices, blend well, and enjoy!
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