Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
Well, now that I've concocted it, I could down about a gallon of it:
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie 4 - 6 ice cubes, crushed (more ice cubes means greater volume, mainly) 1/4 c. pureed pumpkin (I use Libby's canned) (4 carbs, 2 fiber) 2 T. heavy whipping cream (opt. and 1 carb) 1/4 c. vanilla whey protein powder (mine is Isopure 0 carb) 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon (spices, in total = 1 carb) 1/4 tsp. ground ginger 1/16 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/16 tsp. ground clove 1/4 c. water Crush ice in blender first -- alleviates chunks of ice in finished product. Add remaining ingredients and puree until smooth. Serve! If you want to raise your carb count a little, top with a dollop of whipped cream. To raise the fiber, add a few Tbsp. of flaxmeal, which also increases the thickness. ADDITION after posting: I let this sit in the refrigerator after making it, maybe 3 hours, and it got to be very thick. Some liquid settled to the bottom, not much, but mixing it in again still left it thick ... very shake-like. Not sure if it's the whey powder, but it must be. Also, if you want to use pumpkin pie spice in lieu of the separate ingredients, have at it. I think about 3/4 tsp. would do it. If you want to mix your own spice for this recipe the following will give you 10 portions of the spice mixture: Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Spice Mix 5 tsp. ground cinnamon 2 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 5/8 (1/2 =1/8) tsp. each nutmeg and cloves Mix all together and store in an airtight container. Use 3/4 tsp. per smoothie. Now, Wanda, if I didn't post this in the right spot please let me know! |
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Ya done good! Your concoction looks quick and tastey! Wanda |
This sounds delicious!! I love pumpkin pie and I think that even if I wasn't LCing that I would like it. The only problem is...are there any aussies out there that know if we can get canned pumpkin here in Sydney? I have been looking, especially around Thanksgiving (wanted to make a good American pumpkin pie for my English BF) but couldn't find any. Any suggestions??
Thanks |
Hi Daisey13:
You may have to post your question to another thread. Maybe the "Austrialia / New Zealand" forum would be able to help you best. Good luck in your quest. Wanda |
I just made this and is it ever :yum:
Thanks, mind-full! badgoat, pumpkin addict |
You're welcome! I'm putting one together this a.m., as I've been in "pumpkin mode" these days.
Glad it suits you! ---Amy |
I had one for brekkie this am, too. I added some sf vanilla and a little bit more pumpkin. Like having dessert for breakfast!
badgoat |
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