This pumpkin apple morning smoothie is a great way to take advantage of pumpkin season in a healthy and delicious way.
Yes, Halloween has come and gone, but thankfully pumpkins are still here. This smoothie recipe can make use of those leftover pumpkins from Halloween. However, you can use canned pumpkin too and it will still taste delectable.
It is also packed with oats, which makes it a hearty and filling smoothie for first thing in the morning.
Let’s take a closer look at the ingredients in this pumpkin apple morning smoothie.
Apples:
The polyphenols in apples help slow down the digestion of carbs, and breaks them down into simple sugars, which puts less sugar load in the blood stream. The regulation of blood sugar is key to reducing food cravings.
Cinnamon:
This potent spice is packed with health benefits. It boosts brain function, protects against heart disease because of calcium and fiber, regulates blood sugar, and provides antimicrobial benefits. Plus it tastes great!
Cloves:
They are a very potent spice because of their antiviral, antibacterial, analgesic, and antiseptic properties. Cloves also provide a pleasant aroma and flavor to food, teas, and more.
Nutmeg:
It has been used since ancient times for its ability to boost brain function, relieve pain and indigestion, and detox the liver and kidneys.
Pumpkins:
They are a staple during Halloween, and provide great health benefits. Pumpkins are packed with vitamin A, which is great for our eyes, vitamin C, which is great for the immune system, and beta-carotene, which is great for our skin and eyes.
Directions:
Process the following ingredients in a blender:
1/4 cup of pumpkin puree
1/4 cup of steel cut oats
1 apple
1/2 banana
1/2 cup of almond milk
1/2 tsp of cinnamon
1/8 tsp of nutmeg
1/8 tsp of cloves
Make sure ingredients are organic
Enjoy this pumpkin apple morning smoothie!
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