Healthy Pumpkin Protein Smoothie

Refuel and energize with this healthy, delicious and nutritious pumpkin protein smoothie.

Healthy Pumpkin Protein Smoothie Recipe

• 1/2 cup organic pumpkin
• One handful, approximately 8-12 raw, organic pecans, walnuts or almonds
• 1 knuckle fresh ginger root
• 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
• 2 organic carrots
• 1-2 scoops of your favorite protein powder (Pure Paleo vanilla, Vital Whey vanilla or a non-GMO, organic vegetarian pea protein)
• 2-3 cups of filtered water
• Ice

Optional Add-ins:

• 1-2 tsp. maca powder
• Frozen banana chunks
• Fresh turmeric root and a sprinkle of black pepper
• 1-2 scoops plain Nutri-Clear Detox powder
• Large handful of your favorite leafy green

Place ingredients into a Vitamix or high-powered blender. Blend until smooth!

The kids will love this too – just omit the maca powder and instead add frozen banana chunks.

Enjoy!

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