Pumpkin Spice Smoothie

We have had so many compliments and requests for the recipe for our featured smoothie this week… why not post it on our website as well!?!  Now you can make this delicious treat at home too!

Ingredients:

1. ½ cup canned pumpkin

2. 1 or 2 ice cubes (if you feel is needed)

3. ½ cup vanilla almond milk

4. 1 tablespoon of honey

5. 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice

6. A scoop of vanilla protein powder (if you choose)

7. Whipped Cream (if you choose)

8. Sprinkle of cinnamon (if you choose)

Directions:  Throw all ingredients (except whipped cream and cinnamon) into blender and mix thoroughly. Pour into cup and add a drop of whipped cream and sprinkle cinnamon on top if you wish!

Nutritional Facts:

1. Calories – 162

2. Fat – 2.3g

3. Saturated Fat – 0.3g

4. Sodium – 59mg

5. Carbohydrates – 33.6g

6. Total Sugars – 25g

7. Dietary Fiber – 4g

8. Protein – 4.5g (unless you add additional powder)

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Vanilla Spice Oatmeal

Vanilla Spice Oatmeal

Ingredients

1. 3 1/2 cups water

2. 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional

3. 2 cups old-fashioned oats

4. 1/2 cup raisins

5. 1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped, optional

6. 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

7. Pinch nutmeg

8. 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, plus more, to taste

9. 1 cup lowfat milk, divided

10. 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions In a medium saucepan, bring the water and salt to a boil. Stir in the oats and raisins, reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, uncovered, for 5 minutes.

In the meantime, place nuts, if using, in a dry skillet over a medium-high flame, and toast, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Set aside.

When the oats are cooked remove pan from the flame and stir in the vanilla and nutmeg. Swirl in the brown sugar and place the oatmeal in serving bowls. Pour 1/4 cup of milk on top of each bowl, and top with toasted nuts and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Note: For a quicker version using quick cooking or plain instant oatmeal: Cook the oatmeal according to the directions on the package. Stir raisins, brown sugar, and nutmeg into the cooked oatmeal. Top with milk, nuts (toasted or un-toasted) and cinnamon

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