6 Sensational Fall & Winter Smoothie Recipes

Think smoothies are only made for summer months? Think again.

Get into the holiday season this fall with some of the best, comforting, and “fall” tasting smoothies. Forget the summery citrus fruits, and opt for healthy spices, vegetables and fruits that fit the palate of the season. The best part about these smoothies is that it feels like you’re cheating, but contrary to what most believe, it is still possible to eat healthy even if it does taste good.

Tip: Swap out nut butters or spices for taste. Be sure to blend thoroughly. Each smoothie serves a different number of people.

Pumpkin Seed smoothie:

1 tbs. raw pumpkin seeds
½ tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 tbs. maple syrup
½ cup almond milk
1 cup ice
½ cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
¼ pumpkin puree

Apple Pie Chia smoothie:

1 apple
1 cup almond milk
2 tbs. chia seeds
1 tbs. maple syrup
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ tsp. cinnamon
Pinch of nutmeg and salt
(Optional) 1 cup ice

Oatmeal Pear smoothie:

1 pear
½ cup almond milk
¼ cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
¼ cup rolled oats
1 cup ice
½ tbs. maple syrup
1 tbs. almond butter
½ tsp. grated ginger
Pinch of cinnamon

Protein Pumpkin smoothie:

1 banana
½ cup pumpkin
¾ cup vanilla almond milk
¾ tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 tbs. vanilla protein powder
½ cup ice

Carrot Cake smoothie:

2 full carrots
½ banana
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 tsp. ginger, vanilla and cinnamon
1/8 tsp. allspice
2 tbs. oats
1/8 tsp. almond extract
1 tsp. chia seeds (optional)

Banana Nut smoothie:

1 banana
3 tsp. oats
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 tbs. almond butter
½ tsp. cinnamon
1 cup ice

Cut the calories and the guilt this fall by whipping up a delicious smoothie this season!

What’s your favorite smoothie recipe?

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