Chocolate and Banana Pumpkin Smoothie

INGREDIENTS

1 frozen banana
1/3 cup of canned 100% pure pumpkin puree
1 cup of unsweetened almond milk (more or less depending on how you like the consistency)
1 scoop of your favorite chocolate protein powder
1 tablespoon of ground flax-seed
Cinnamon to taste
Pumpkin pie spice to taste

DIRECTIONS

All all of your ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

NOTES

This smoothie is not only great for the winter time but its so delicious as a breakfast any time of the year!

Facts about flax-seeds: 

• May lower blood pressure.
• Omega 3's reduce inflammation.
• ALA promotes bone health, fiber and lignans help promote digestive health.
• Lignans are thought to have a role in breast cancer prevention.
• Best of all flax-seeds keep you feeling full for hours!

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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!!