Pumpkin Pecan Smoothie

Comforting and wholesome

Pumpkin Pecan Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup soy milk
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 2-3 Tbs canned pumpkin
• 1/4 cup pecan halves
• Maple syrup or agave to taste
• Dash of pumpkin pie spice
• Dash of cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Toss all ingredients in the blender except maple syrup.
2. Blend well. Add maple syrup to taste and blend again.

Don't have time to make a Pumpkin Pecan pie, but still want to savor the taste of pumpkin + pecan goodness? Whip up a glass of this Pumpkin Pecan smoothie and you can have it now! I like to use soy milk for this recipe, because I have found that sometimes almond or hemp mylk can conflict with the nutty flavor from the pecans - but feel free to experiment!

Maple Pecan Smoothie - Upgraded

Now creamier than ever!

Maple Pecan Smoothie ++ Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup frozen yogurt cubes 
• 1/2 cup soy milk
• 1 Tbs maple syrup
• 3 Tbs pecans
• dash of pumpkin pie seasoning

Instructions:

1. Toss all ingredients in the blender.
2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

I couldn't resist re-doing this recipe with frozen cubes of yogurt and it is excellent!
To make frozen yogurt cubes, simply fill an ice cube tray with yogurt (a regular tray has a dozen cubes, you need 6 cubes to make a cup). Freeze it overnight and pop out the cubes right before you blend everything. 

Maple Pecan Smoothie

Perfect for a warm autumn day!

Maple Pecan Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:

• 1.5 frozen bananas
• 1 cup soy milk
• 1 Tbs maple syrup
• 3 Tbs pecans
• dash of pumpkin pie seasoning

Instructions:

1. Toss all ingredients in the blender.
2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

Pecan pie being a number one Fall Favorite - this smoothie is a superb homage to the greatness of the pecan pie! The dash of pumpkin pie spice is entirely optional and simply serves to counteract the banana flavor. Instead of banana, you could try crushed ice or frozen yogurt cubes.