Dearest Fall Fanatics, 

Dropping by your screen today to wish you a happy FOURTH day of Fall. I hope you’re having the most splendid time so far and are effectively managing your “Fall Freakout” (…you know, when you get SO excited about the season change that you sometimes just can’t handle it? Yeah, that).

In case you’re looking for yet another reason to praise fall for it’s greatness (I know I am), I’ve crafted this recipe just for you. Not only is it simple to make and take for an on-the-go breakfast or snack, but it’s also packed with delicious flavors and nutrients.

Speaking of nutrients, let’s cover the nutritional highlights of this recipe before I tell you how to get this goodness in your mouth.

Protein

Not only is protein necessary for muscle and tissue growth + repair, but it also plays an important role in keeping you satisfied and far from hangry. Foods that contain protein and fiber take a bit longer to empty from the stomach into the intestines than things like carbohydrates alone.

What does this mean? Foods containing protein will help to keep you energized for longer than five minutes after eating them! 

Pumpkin

There are SO many reasons to get excited about pumpkin–and no, it’s not just because they’re awesome-looking and fun to carve. Pumpkins are unique, orange powerhouse fruits (yeah, *technically* they’re fruits because of the way they grow) that offer a host of different nutrients your body loves:

  • Their orange flesh is high in beta-carotene. This is a carotenoid pigment found in orange, red, and yellow-colored fruits & veggies that your body uses to manufacture Vitamin A once ingested. Vitamin A is important for eye, skin, and reproductive health (to name a few).
  • Pumpkins are high in Vitamin C–a vitamin important for boosting your immunity that sometimes gets squashed (pun intended) during a busy season change.
  • They are also high in potassium, which can be an important nutrient for heart health and lowering blood pressure.
  • Fiber! Can’t forget about that. Regularity, gut health, satiety…what’s not to love?

For this recipe, it is easiest to use canned, pureed pumpkin. However, if you’re planning to carve one this season, save the seeds to roast! These little guys are packed with healthy fats, fiber, magnesium (important for nerve, muscle, and heart function), and zinc (important for strong immunity…along with Vitamin C)!

**Shopping note: When purchasing canned pumpkin for this recipe, be sure to look for 100% pure pumpkin–not “pumpkin pie filling” (unless you are, in fact, making a pie in addition to this smoothie). 

If you make this recipe, I’d love to see how it turns out for you! You can send them here, DM them to me on Instagram (@clairechewning), and/or tag your photo #yourschewly.

Bone apple teeth, my friends!

Yours Chewly,

 

 

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Pumpkin Protein Smoothie
A nutrient-dense & delicious fall snack for everyone.
Pumpkin Protein Smoothie
Servings
large smoothie
Ingredients
  • 1/4 c Pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 ea. Banana, frozen
  • 1 serving Vanilla protein powder -Link for exact brand I used below
  • 1/2 c Milk of choice -Link below
  • 1/4 c Plain kefir -Link below
  • 1 tsp. Chia seeds
  • Ground cinnamon -To taste
  • Ground nutmeg -To taste, I used fresh
  • Water -To loosen consistency, as needed.
Servings
large smoothie
Ingredients
  • 1/4 c Pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 ea. Banana, frozen
  • 1 serving Vanilla protein powder -Link for exact brand I used below
  • 1/2 c Milk of choice -Link below
  • 1/4 c Plain kefir -Link below
  • 1 tsp. Chia seeds
  • Ground cinnamon -To taste
  • Ground nutmeg -To taste, I used fresh
  • Water -To loosen consistency, as needed.
Pumpkin Protein Smoothie
Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender & pulse until combined. Texture should be thick and smooth. Use small amounts of water to blend & loosen until your desired consistency is achieved!
  2. Pour into a glass or to-go container. Garnish with cinnamon and a sprinkle of chia seeds, if desired.
Recipe Notes

Protein powder I use: click here.

Plant protein milk I use: click here.

Plain kefir I use: click here.

*None of these are affiliate links--I honestly just love each one of these products. Enjoy!