Category: Recipe

July 22, 2020 Breakfast, Recipe, Smoothies

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

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One of my absolute favorite parts of fall is all of the yummy pumpkin dishes that come with the change of the season. Unfortunately, many of those said pumpkin dishes (Helloooo pumpkin pie! How ya doin’, PSL?) are loaded with added sugars that spike and crash my blood sugar and leave me feeling bloated and sluggish. Is the flavor really worth it when it makes me feel bad the rest of the day?? Well no longer do I (& by result, you!) have to decide between enjoying a pumpkin treat and feeling like capital “C” Crap! Take this yummy pumpkin pie smoothie for a spin in your blender on the next crisp, fall morning!

Ingredients 

  • 3/4 c – 1 c nut milk of choice (more or less depending on your desired consistency) 
  • 1/2 frozen banana
  • 1/3 steamed & frozen sweet potato (you can use frozen riced cauliflower instead, but the sweet potato will give you a creamier consistency) 
  • 1/3 c pumpkin puree (get the stuff without the yucky additives!) 
  • 1 tbs almond butter
  • 1 tsp agave nectar (or honey or pure maple syrup)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or a combo of nutmeg, allspice, and cloves) 
  • 1 original blender bomb or tsp each of flax & chia seed 
  • 1 small handful of ice

Directions

  • Add all ingredients to your blender and blend. Add more nut milk as needed to reach your desired smoothie consistency. Top with homemade granola. Enjoy!
Did you make this fall fave? I want to know! Let me know what you think of this smoothie in the comments below, and tag me in your photos on Instagram @havenspanyer. 
 
July 22, 2020 Breakfast, Recipe, Smoothies, Uncategorized

Pack in the Greens Smoothie

For the days when your body is begging for greens! This would be a fantastic breakfast option after a holiday weekend that mayyy have led to eating more sugar than normal or just when you want to get your greens in easily.

Ingredients

  • ½ frozen banana
  • 1 steamed & frozen zucchini 
  • 1 sprinkle of frozen broccoli sprouts
  • 1 heaping handful each of spinach and kale
  • ¾ c of unsweetened nut milk or water
  • 1 tsp honey or agave
  • 1 tsp spirulina 
  • 1 tsp each of flax seed, chia seed, & hemp seed
  • 1 aloe & irish sea moss blender bomb
  • 1 small handful of ice

Directions

  • Add all ingredients to your blender and blend. Add more nut milk as needed to reach your desired smoothie consistency. Top with homemade granola. Enjoy!

What did you think of this super nutritious smoothie? Let me know in the comments below and send me photos of your creation on Instagram @havenspanyer.

July 22, 2020 Breakfast, Recipe, Smoothies

Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie Bowl

This recipe is basically ice cream for breakfast. Need I say more? 

Ingredients

  • ½ frozen banana
  • ½ steamed & frozen zucchini
  • ½ c frozen cauliflower rice 
  • 1 heaping handful each of kale and spinach (or one or the other if you don’t have both!)
  • Sprinkle of frozen broccoli sprouts (optional way to add in more veggies!) 
  • 1/2 c unsweetened vanilla almond milk or unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 tbs cashew butter
  • 2 tbs cacao nibs
  • 1 tsp mint extract 
  • 1 tsp honey or agave
  • 1 mint & cacao chip blender bomb
  • 1 small handful of ice

Directions

  1. Add all ingredients to your blender except the cacao nibs and blend.
  2. Add more nut milk as needed to reach your desired smoothie bowl consistency.
  3. Pulse in the cacao nibs.
  4. Top with 1/2 sliced banana, unsweetened shredded coconut, granola, and cacao nibs and enjoy!

Did you try this delish smoothie bowl? I want to know! Tell me in the comments and send me your smoothie photos on Instagram @havenspanyer.

July 22, 2020 Breakfast, Recipe, Smoothies

Very Berry Smoothie

Fruit has always and forever been my favorite food group (okay… maybe besides chocolate!). My mom has always been fairly health-conscious, so my siblings and I grew up snacking on fruit more often than chips (although I did have my fair share of goldfish and animal crackers). Anyways, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries were some of my absolute fave fruits as a child and not much has changed in my twenties! If you’re a berry lover like me, I know you’ll love this Very Berry Smoothie! 

Ingredients 

  • ¾ c frozen mixed berries
  • ½ frozen banana
  • ⅓ c frozen cauliflower rice
  • 1 handful of spinach
  • ¾ c of your favorite unsweetened nut milk (I’ve tried unsweetened vanilla almond milk and unsweetened coconut milk with this recipe!) 
  • 1 tsp each of flax seeds & hemp seeds
  • 1 gogi, coconut, & acai blender bomb

Directions 

  • Add all ingredients to your blender and blend. Add more nut milk as needed to reach your desired smoothie consistency. Top with homemade granola and/ or berries. Enjoy!

I love when you guys share photos of your smoothies with me! Tag me on Instagram @havenspanyer next time you make this berry treat.