Fall Flavors Smoothie

By Sally Barden Johnson
Yield 2 servings

Pumpkins, apples and aromatic vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and nutmeg, speak of falling leaves and cooler temperatures. The flavors of fall bring autumn to the table and even a cold smoothie provides a sense of comfort and warmth. To impart sweetness in this Fall Flavors Smoothie recipe, use a naturally sweet apple such as organic Honeycrisp. Whole nutmeg and ginger work best in this recipe but you can substitute with ground spices. Grass-fed collagen provides some protein but to make this smoothie a more complete meal, add a couple of eggs, a lunchmeat roll-up or any other type of additional protein on the side.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup(s) pumpkin puree, organic fresh or canned
• 1 cup(s) almond milk, unsweetened
• 1 cup(s) ice
• 1 large apple(s), sweet unpeeled and cut into chunks
• 2 tablespoon(s) collagen powder, grass-fed
• 2 teaspoon(s) ginger, fresh peeled, about 1/2 inch for 2 servings
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) nutmeg, fresh
• 1/8 teaspoon(s) cloves, ground
• 2 teaspoon(s) honey, raw (optional)

Method:

1. Add everything to a blender and puree. Enjoy!