Seasonal Smoothie Treats

Remember when smoothies were all the craze?  You can sneak fruits and veggies into them, drink your breakfast, and feel good about your nutritional choices for the day...

Unfortunately, it really wasn't that simple.  It turned out to be really easy to load up on sugars quickly, without even realizing how much sugar you were getting, and people weren't getting the health benefits they'd hoped.  However, that doesn't mean we throw the baby out with the bathwater!

You can mix up the ingredients, too, to address various nutritional challenges.  Smoothies made with whole-milk, for example, will have more fat than smoothies made with water or non-fat milk.  Smoothies made with milk, yogurt, or water will have less sugar than those made with fruit juice.

Whip up one of these yummy smoothies for a sweet autumn treat!  These cute mason jars are perfect for taking them on-the-go!

 Chunky Monkey

This is a filling treat that's ready in less than five minutes.  You can use any nut butter you choose, and if you don't have frozen bananas, use fresh ones with a couple of ice cubes.

• 1 c almond milk
• 2 frozen bananas, in chunks
• 1 Tbsp almond butter
• 1 Tbsp cocoa powder
• 1/2 c chopped dates

Combine all ingredients and blend until smooth and creamy.  Add more almond milk for a smoother texture.

Pumpkin Pie

Perfect for autumn, this sweet treat is like having the Thanksgiving pie without the side of guilt!

• 1 c almond milk
• 1/2 c pumpkin puree
• 1/2 c crushed ice
• 4 chopped dates
• 1/4 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp nutmeg

Combine all ingredients and blend until smooth and creamy.  Add more almond milk for a smoother texture.

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