Smoothie Pumpkin And Banana

Smoothie Pumpkin And Banana


Ingredients

Smoothie:

2 medium bananas, sliced and frozen (may substitute 2 sliced, fresh bananas and 3-4 ice cubes)
1 cup unsalted, canned pumpkin puree
2 cups skim milk (may substitute non-fat, non-dairy milk*)
4 tablespoons plain, non-fat Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons maple syrup (may substitute 2-4 whole, pitted dates*)
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice mix (store bought or recipe below)
4 teaspoons smooth almond butter (optional)*
1-2 fresh tarragon leaves (optional)*
1 tablespoon toasted, slivered almonds, for garnish (optional)*

Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix:

2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice

Method

Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix:

In a small bowl, combine cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and allspice; mix well. Store in an air-tight container.

Smoothie:

Place 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice mix and remaining ingredients in a blender
 and blend until well incorporated.
Transfer to a glass and garnish each serving with 1 teaspoon Greek yogurt, 4-5 almond slices and a pinch of pumpkin pie spice, if desired.