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Maple Pumpkin Smoothie Recipe

This energy boosting smoothie is perfect for breakfast or as a post-workout snack. It’s loaded with vitamin-rich pumpkin, yogurt, and whole grain oats to provide a balance of complex carbohydrates, protein, and fat.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 smoothie
Amount Per Serving
268
Calories
% Daily Value*
5%
Total Fat 3.4g
7%Saturated Fat 1.4g
Trans Fat 0g
2%
Cholesterol 6mg
3%
Sodium 71mg
18%
Total Carbohydrate 54.4g
22%
Dietary Fiber 6.1g
Sugars 26g
Protein 8.8g
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Yield: 1 smoothie

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 frozen banana
  • ¼ cup of maple flavored low-fat yogurt (or ¼ cup vanilla yogurt + 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup)
  • ¼ cup low-fat milk (almond or soy milk can be substituted)
  • 2 tbsp old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 2 tbsp pumpkin puree
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves
  • Pinch of salt (optional)

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender. Puree until they are blended and smooth.
  2. Pour into a glass and serve.
Lori Rice, M.S., is a nutritional scientist and author with a passion for healthy cooking, exercise physiology, and food photography.
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