Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Prep time: 5 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

⅔ cup pumpkin purée
1 banana (ripe)
½ cup grapes (red, seedless)
½ cup yogurt (plain, or use dairy-free yogurt)
¾ cup milk (or almond milk or other dairy-free milk)
¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 dash cinnamon
5 ice cubes
Optional: 1 crushed graham cracker (You can substitute a gluten-free crushed cookie; read label carefully if food allergies are a concern.)

Directions:

Place the first 8 ingredients in a blender and blend on high until smooth. Pour into cups and garnish with an additional dash of cinnamon and a teaspoon of graham cracker crumbs, if desired.

Notes:

This recipe is great for breakfast or an afternoon snack. It’s loaded with potassium, which can help maintain healthy blood pressure.

Nutrition:

Per serving: 200 calories; 5 g fat; 34 g carbohydrates; 7 g protein; 4 g fiber; 75 mg sodium; 670 mg potassium