Pumped Up Pumpkin Protein Spice Smoothie

by Susan Arruda

YIELD: 1

INGREDIENTS

½ cup unsweetened pumpkin

½ cup Greek yogurt

¼ cup skim milk

¼ cup rolled oats

1 tbsp. steel cut oats

1 tbsp. ground flax, chia or amaranth seeds

½ tsp. pumpkin pie spice OR the following spices:

¼ tsp. cinnamon, ¼ tsp. ginger, 1/8 tsp. ground cloves, 1/8 tsp. allspice or nutmeg

Sweeten to taste with honey, maple syrup, agave nectar or other sweetener of choice.

Add ice cubes, if desired

Optional: Top with Greek yogurt after blending and sprinkle with cinnamon

PREPARATION

Put all ingredients in a blender or magic bullet and mix until smooth.

Pour and serve. Top with Greek yogurt and sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired.

* Nutritional info below does not include sweetener