Creamy Banana Almond Smoothie

INGREDIENTS

1 frozen ripe banana
1 cup of unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 tablespoon of almond butter (any nut butter will work fine)
1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed

DIRECTIONS

Combine all ingredients in a blender and serve over ice cubes!

BENEFITS

Ground flaxseed
... protects against breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colon cancer
... great source of fiber and omega 3
... prevents plaque from depositing in the arteries
... decreases bad cholesterol levels
... reduces inflammation

Enjoy this treat as a healthy breakfast smoothie, fulfilling
 snack, or even satisfy your sweet tooth!

Vegan Pumpkin Pie Oats

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup of oats
1/3 cup of canned pure pumpkin
1 cup of unsweetened almond milk
1 banana
Cinnamon
Pumpkin pie spice
Pepitas (raw pumpkin seeds)
Optional: 100% organic maple syrup

DIRECTIONS

Cook your oats in unsweetened almond milk. Once cooked, add your pure pumpkin and keep heating. Finally top your oats with banana slices, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, pumpkin seeds and a little maple syrup!

BENEFITS

Canned pumpkin is high in vitamin A (assists eye vision and immune system)
Raw pumpkin seeds are packed with fiber, iron and vitamin C
Banana provides your body with potassium and assists bowel regularity

Enjoy this hearty vegan breakfast in the winter time!!