Tis' the season for the leaves to change color and fall.  The weather in Woodbury MN is getting cooler so you may wish to put on your soft sweaters and scarves.  As for me, I enjoy everything pumpkin in Woodbury MN.  Pumpkin pie, pumpkin tortes, pumpkin seeds, pumpkin spice coffee and pumpkin decorations!  If you are looking for a new recipe for a protein pumpkin smoothie, this may be the one for you, provided to you by Aspire Integrated Health!  Give it a try and let me know how it is.

Ingredients in Woodbury MN:

• ½ c. pure pumpkin puree
• 1 large banana
• 6-8 ice cubes
• 6 oz. greek vanilla yogurt
• ½ tsp. pumpkin pie spice
• 1 tsp. Agave nectar/raw organic honey
• 3 Tbsp. Almond Milk
• Topping: 1 pinch of nutmeg, whipped cream
• ½ scoop of vanilla protein (protein of choice)
• Any additional ingredients: add as you wish and make it your own

Directions:

• In a blender: combine pumpkin pure, banana, ice, yogurt, spice, agave/honey and milk. Crush until smooth
• Pour into glass, add your topping and enjoy!

Dr. Christine Bartholomew, D.C.