September Recipe of the Month

Recipe: Pumpkin Protein Shake

     From the kitchen of heypreslie.com

 

Fun snack for fall, and being high in carb, moderate in protein and low in fat -- it's perfect for a post-workout treat.

 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 teaspoon honey or agave
• 1 scoop protein powder (chocolate or vanilla)
• 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 banana
• Ice cubes (about 6)

Directions:

Throw it all in a blender and mix until ingredients look smooth. Top with nutmeg, cinnamon or a few cocoa nibs if you wish, and enjoy! 

 

Macros:

44g carb, 6g fat, 27g protein for one shake

For extra protein, add greek yogurt. For extra fat, add a tablespoon of almond butter. Delish!