Recipe: Gingerbread Pumpkin Smoothie

This weekend marks the true start of Autumn! Are you ready? To help get you in the mood for all things fall and provide your body nutrients (vitamin A & fiber) we are sharing a deliciously nutritious smoothie recipe from Oh She Glows. Behold the Gingerbread Pumpkin Smoothie . . .

Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients:

1 cup almond milk (keep some extra on hand)
1/4 cup rolled oats
1 tbsp chia seeds
1/2 cup pureed pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filing)
1 tbsp blackstrap molasses
1 small frozen banana
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ginger
pinch nutmeg
crushed ice

Directions:

1. Soak the oats, almond milk, and chia seeds for at least an hour or overnight. This helps them digest better and it also gives the smoothie a smoother texture.

2. Place all ingredients into blender and blend until smooth. Add ice if desired.

3. Pour into your favorite glass, kick up your socked feet and enjoy. Or throw it in a cup and run out the door!

Source: http://ohsheglows.com/2011/10/12/pumpkin-gingerbread-smoothie/#ixzz2fRpAJ4NJ