Perfect Pumpkin Smoothie

Ingredients

• ½ cup of canned or fresh pumpkin puree

• 1½ cups of unsweetened almond milk ( or non-dairy milk)

• 1 frozen banana

• 1 teas of chia seeds

• 2 dates

• a small piece of ginger

• ⅛ tsp of nutmeg

• ⅛ tsp cinnamon

• ½ tsp vanilla

• 3-4 ice cubes

Instructions:

Place all ingredients in blender

Enjoy the taste of fall

Overnight Oats

For a quick AM breakfast or “on the go” breakfast, add ingredients the night before in a 8 oz glass jar w/ lid or container and refrigerate. In the AM you will have breakfast or a snack ready to go.

Here is my personal favorite.

Ingredients

• 1/ 2 cup raw oats (quick, regular, or mixed)

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

• 1 tablespoon chia seeds

• 1/8 tsp hemps hearts ( optional)

• 1/4 tsp of vanilla extract

• 1 tsp maple syrup

Add in’s

1/2 diced apple ( 1 tablespoon applesauce), 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tablespoon chopped pecans

1 tablespoon nut butter, 1 tablespoon of my Chia Seed Jam (pb&j) and fresh berries to top

1 tablespoon protein powder, 1 teaspoon of peanut butter, 1/2 sliced banana, goji berries, top w/ cacao nibs.

Homemade Almond Milk

INGREDIENTS

• Soak 1 cup of raw almond for 4 hrs or overnight

• Drain water and rinse

• Combine nuts with 3 cups water in a high speed blender ( like a vita mix)

• Add in 2-3 dates depending on sweetness desired (optional)

• ¼ tsp vanilla extract

METHOD

1. Blend at high speed for 1-2 minutes

2. Pour liquid through a nut milk bag ( can purchase on Amazon)

3. You may have to give a bit of help encouraging the liquid out of the bag…

4. Store in a glass jar in the refrigerator.

5. Enjoy

TIP: If you want your almond milk not to separate in your tea/ coffee or in the fridge here is a trick...

1. Pour the almond milk into the pot, partially cover and under low heat simmer for 15 minutes.

2. Keep a close eye on it as it may boil over. Stir now and then.

3. Allow to cool before storing in the refrigerator. The almond milk will keep fresh in the refrigerator for 5 days.