Vibrant Plant Based Recipes
this protein rich Pumpkin Smoothie is the best breakfast or post workout those who love pumpkin. 5 ingredients you probably have in your kitchen right now.
recipe originally published November 1, 2011
This Pumpkin Smoothie will have you in the mood for fall and holidays with its sweet spiced flavors.
All the warm spice of pumpkin pie in a healthy smoothie, …
Happy Monday! I hope everyone is enjoying an extended holiday weekend, I know we are. This morning I am organizing and rearranging my photography room, preparing for the differences in daylight that will soon be upon us. I have a West facing window I will be utilizing for morning shots in addition to the East facing window I currently use. I can’t wait to get in there and move things around, take photos and test the lighting.
As soon as I finish first breakfast – this smoothie.
I like my smoothies ice cold. I don’t like to water down the flavor with ice, preferring to use frozen fruit. Jason wanted a smoothie this morning instead of fresh juice, and this impromptu smoothie was created entirely of what I found in the freezer. Well, with the exception of protein powder.
vegan, gluten free, dairy free
serves two
1/2 cup frozen organic apple juice concentrate
1 cup frozen blackberries
1/2 cup frozen raspberries
1 frozen banana, sliced
1 1/2 cup coconut water
juice of 1 lemon
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
Combine coconut water, lemon and protein powder in blender. Add juice concentrate, berries and banana, blend on high until smooth.
This smoothie is full flavored, an icy cool blend of tart and sweet. The protein adds the oomph to last through a workout, until second breakfast.
Speaking of photography, this morning I had some help with editing:
Is today a holiday for you? Doing anything fun?
