Tuesday, October 20, 2015

High protein pumpkin smoothie

by Angela Simpson of Eat Spin Run Repeat
In addition to providing a generous serving of plant-based protein, this fall smoothie gets an even bigger nutrient boost thanks to superfoods like flaxseed, chia seeds, maca, and cacao.
halloween smoothie
Serves 1

Ingredients

  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 serving Vega Sport Performance Protein Vanilla
  • 1 frozen peeled banana
  • 1 cup water or unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 tsp ground flaxseed
  • 1 tsp chia seeds
  • 1 tsp Vega Maca powder
  • ¼ tsp pumpkin pie spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves)
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 4 ice cubes
  • Cacao nibs

Preparation

  1. Combine all ingredients except for the ice in a blender and puree until almost smooth.
  2. Add the ice and continue blending until completely crushed.
  3. Pour into a class and sprinkle with a little extra cinnamon and cacao nibs. Enjoy!
http://myvega.com/vega-life/recipe-center/pumped-pumpkin-pie-smoothie/

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