Pumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie
8 ingredients · 15 minutes· 8 servings
Did you know that eating 25g of fiber each day helps to protect you from visceral (belly) fat? Get more than half of that with this comforting and delicious Pumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie!
Visceral fat is a kind of belly fat that is particularly dangerous because it puts you at a higher risk for diabetes, stroke and heart disease, and it causes you to age faster. And your visceral fat can easily triple as you transition from perimenopause to post-menopause. But you do NOT have to accept that as your reality. Aiming for at least 25g of fiber each day is one step towards reducing your belly fat.
Ingredients
1.5 scoops vanilla protein powder
¾ tsp fresh ginger
1 tbsp chia seeds
¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
⅓ cup frozen cauliflower
⅓ cup pumpkin, canned *NOT pie pumpkin
¼ cup walnuts
¼ tsp cinnamon
Directions for Pumpkin Spice Protein Smoothie
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy!
Notes
Make it a Bowl - Top with chopped walnuts, pumpkin seeds, cacao nibs, hemp seeds or toasted coconut and reduce the almond milk.
