RECIPE
PUMPKIN PIE GREEN SMOOTHIE By Madison Rutherford
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his smoothie serves as a refreshing transition from summer to fall, as it has autumnal ingredients like pumpkin pie spice and summertime staples like bananas, strawberries and avocado. It may sound a little unorthodox, but trust us – it’s delicious! Since September in Arizona doesn’t really feel like fall at all, this is a great alternative to a piping hot pumpkin spice latte – it’s cool and refreshing but will also remind you of sauntering through pumpkin patches and baking pumpkin pie. This recipe makes two servings. I chose to garnish mine with strawberry and avocado slices and, of course, festive straws!
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Servings: 2
Pumpkin Pie Green Smoothie - 1 1/4 cups organic spinach (frozen) - 2 cups sliced bananas and strawberries (frozen) - 1/3 cup pumpkin puree - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk - 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon maple syrup - 3-4 slices fresh avocado Combine ingredients in a blender and blend into a creamy and smooth consistency, scraping the sides as needed. If the consistency is too thick, add more almond milk. Taste periodically and add more pumpkin pie spice for pumpkin flavor, more maple syrup for sweetness or more avocado slices for texture. Serve immediately and garnish with fruit or vegetable of your choice.