Forget that over-priced, high-fat seasonal pumpkin latte that you get at the drive-thru. This pumpkin and vanilla smoothie with espresso one has much more fiber, the fats are plant-based healthy fats and you’ll also get 25% of both your Vitamin B-12 and calcium. If you need to watch your sugar, feel free to substitute a natural sweetener like Stevia or Truvia. It also will help you blast fat with its caffeine. You can used canned pumpkin with this in a pinch, but roasted is better.

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A Better Pumpkin Latte

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A pumpkin smoothie with vanilla and espresso for a healthy pumpkin latte substitute

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup roasted or baked pumpkin
• 2 T roasted pumpkin seeds
• 1 T flax seed
• 2 T honey
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• About 1 cup vanilla coconut milk (to fill line) plus 2 T.
• ¼ cup espresso
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• Whipped Cream if desired

Instructions

1. Combine the pumpkin, pumpkin seeds, flax seed, cinnamon, honey and one cup coconut milk in the NutriBullet and blend until smooth.
2. Pour into a microwave-safe cup(s) and microwave on high for 45 seconds to 90 seconds, depending on your microwave oven.
3. Stir in the espresso, pour into mugs and top each with 1 T of coconut milk and a dusting of nutmeg.
4. In the alternative, garnish with whipped cream

Nutrition Information:

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 170Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 63mgFiber: 3.4gSugar: 20gProtein: 3.5g