[NEW] Pumpkin Spice Smoothie

Push the sugary pumpkin spice latte aside and enjoy the pure taste of pumpkin in this beautifully spiced warm smoothie that is packed with vitamins, fiber and heart healthy fat. If you don’t have these spices on hand, you can also use McCormick Pumpkin Spice, which will cover all but the ground cloves.
Active: 5 Minutes Cook: 5 Minutes Total: 10 mins
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[NEW] Pumpkin Spice Smoothie

Ingredients

  • 1/4 c. quick cooking oats 1/2 c. water 1/2 c. pumpkin puree 1 T. ground flaxseed 1 c. skim milk, warm Dash cinnamon Dash nutmeg Dash ginger Dash cloves Dash allspice

Directions

  1. Combine oats and water and microwave. Under cook so that it remains watery.
  2. Scoop oatmeal into blender. Add pumpkin, spices, ground flax and milk. Blend on low for a few seconds and then high until well blended. Thin with additional skim milk if needed. Sweeten with a drizzle of pure maple syrup or Stevia if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 servings per container
Serving size 533 g
Amount per serving
Calories 318
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.4g 8%
Saturated Fat 1.1g 5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 4.9mg 2%
Sodium 117.6mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 50.8g 19%
Dietary Fiber 10g 36%
Total Sugars 16.3g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 17.5g
Vitamin D 2.9mcg 15%
Calcium 380.2mg 30%
Iron 4.2mg 20%
Potassium 869mg 20%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Chef's Practical Notes

Ensure you brown the meat thoroughly; that "crispy crust" is where all the flavor for the gravy comes from.