{DAY 13} Post-Workout Pumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie

I recently completed my first half marathon last weekend, so protein smoothies have been a big part of my diet for that last few months. Fueling your body after a workout is just as important as fueling it before. Here is an article that gives you a little bit of insight to post-workout nutrition.


I thought it would be fun to create a post-workout smoothie based off of one of my current recipes! This smoothie is great for you even when you haven't worked out (or don't currently have a workout routine), so you don't have to be a fitness nut to enjoy this tasty treat. This recipe is 100% CLEAN - meaning no processed foods and no artificial sweeteners! Here's how to make it...

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 1/2 cup of pumpkin puree
• 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder (I used Shakeology)
• 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract
• 1 Tbs of blue agave sweetener 
• 1 tsp of pumpkin pie spice
• 1 banana, frozen
• A few ice cubs
• Chopped pecans for garnish and to give it a little crunch

Directions:

1. In a blender, add the almond milk, pumpkin puree, protein powder, vanilla extract, agave, pumpkin pie spice, banana, and ice cubes. Blend until smooth and creamy. May add additional pumpkin pie spice or agave to taste.
2. Garnish with chopped pecans or other topping of choice.

ENJOY!!! :)