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    Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice

    With autumn here and the holidays soon approaching, I figured it is time to change up my routine. This time of year I love comfort food as the weather gets cooler and I fancy delicious new flavors. One way in which you can incorporate different foods with tasty flavor is to add a little pumpkin spice and everything nice! I love meals that are quick and easy to make. So I decided to try something other than my green smoothie and make a pumpkin spice smoothie instead. A smoothie makes for a great fulfilling snack or a light morning or mid-day meal.

    A few of my personal favorite flavors this time of year happens to be cinnamon, gingerbread and pumpkin spice. Here is a yummy pumpkin smoothie I tried yesterday day and it tastes great. It is very thick and filling and has those spice elements that remind you of the holidays. I must give credit where credit is due as I got this recipe from The Food Network. You can also check out the hyperlink below for additional information. You will need a high-speed blender or a Nutribullet and the following ingredients.

    Pumpkin Spice Smoothie

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup milk
    • ½ cup pumpkin puree
    • 1/2 cup yogurt
    • 1 Tbsp. maple syrup
    • 1/4 Tsp. pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon
    • Splash of vanilla (extract)
    • 1 frozen banana
    • Ice (optional)

    Directions

    Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.

    Give it a try, share your thoughts and enjoy! Let me know. What is your favorite holiday treat?

    Pumpkin Spice Smoothie

    Source: Recipe courtesy of Katie Lee – Food Network

    http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/katie-lee/pumpkin-smoothie.html#!