Friday, September 18, 2009

Pumpkin Smoothie

I'm in love with whoever threw this recipe together. I love pumpkin. I've never met anyone else who's uttered those words, which makes me seem a bit strange now that I think about it. It's an odd thing to love, but I love pumpkin so deal with it. I don't however like to get messy, so thank you Libby for making pumpkin available year round and mess free. This is good stuff. Think pumpkin flavored milkshake. I love that you only need 1/2 cup pumpkin which is about the amount I usually have left when I make pumpkin soup (and yes, I make it alot). Here's the recipe...enjoy it by a warm fire while reading a good book. While your at invite me over - you provide the fireplace, I'll provide the smoothie.

1/2 cup canned pumpkin (be sure to use canned pumpkin, not canned pie filling)
1/2 cup vanilla soy milk (can use plain soy milk)
1/2 cup crushed ice
1 tbsp. honey
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
Directions:

Place all ingredients in blender and process until smooth.

Nutritional Info: 162 calories | 5 grams protein | 34 grams carbs | 4 grams fiber | 2 grams fat

4 comments:

Becky Jo said...

I'll have you know: I love pumpkin, too! HA! Love, love, love it!

Angie said...

I think I love you now. Do you like curry? The curried pumpkin soup on this site is fabulous.

Becky Jo said...

I don't know that I have ever tried curry. Hmmm, put that on my to-do list. Have you had Paula Deen's pumpkin cheesecake recipe? Oh. My. Gosh. Perfection. I know you don't like cake, but surely you don't mean cheesecake, right?

Angie said...

Holy crap, no. Cheesecake is not cake. What a misnomer. Cheesecake is the best thing on the planet. I'll bet that recipe is on-line. If you send me a link I'll post it. Thanksgiving is right around the corner!!!!