I know I'm not the only one who loves this time of year. Apples, pumpkins, cinnamon and clove, I love all things Autumn and these smoothies are no exception. Both are from my latest book Raw & Simple. Enjoy!!
Pumpkin Spice Smoothie
Makes 2 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 cups fresh grated pumpkin
1 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice blend
5-6 medjool dates, pitted
1/4 vanilla bean, scraped or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 ice cubes
dash of sea salt
Prep Time: 15 minutes
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 cups fresh grated pumpkin
1 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice blend
5-6 medjool dates, pitted
1/4 vanilla bean, scraped or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 ice cubes
dash of sea salt
Place
all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Adjust flavorings as
needed and add more almond milk if too thick.
From the book Raw & Simple: Eat Well And Live Radiantly With 100 Truly Quick And Easy Recipes For The Raw Food Lifestyle
Copyright 2013 Quarry Books
Copyright 2013 Quarry Books
Apple Pie Smoothie
Apples vary from very sweet to very tart so adjust the amount of lemon juice you use and add a little sweetener if needed.Makes 2 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
1/2 cups unsweetened almond or cashew milk
3 large Red Delicious or your favorite apples, chopped
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice blend
2-4 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons ground chia seeds
2 teaspoons vanilla extract or 1/2 vanilla bean, scraped
Sweeten to taste
Cinnamon for garnish
Blend all ingredients until smooth and top with a dash of cinnamon. Allow to sit for five minutes to thicken.
Health Tip: Make it green! Throw in a small handful of spinach or other leafy green to give it an extra nutrient boost.
From the book Raw & Simple: Eat Well And Live Radiantly With 100 Truly Quick And Easy Recipes For The Raw Food Lifestyle
Copyright 2013 Quarry Books
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