BLUEBERRY GRAHAM CRACKER SMOOTHIE

It may sound a little strange, I know, but this smoothie really has that lightly sweet and spiced flavor that reminds me of Honey Grahams thanks to the addition of pure canned pumpkin and spices!

Serves 1

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup unsweetened nut milk

• 1/2 tsp pure maple extract

• 4 tbsp pure canned pumpkin

• 1/2 cup frozen blueberries

• 1/2 cup ice

• 1 tbsp raw pecans

• 1 tbsp chia seeds

• 1 Brazil nut

• 2 tsp coconut butter or unsweetened coconut flakes

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

• 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

• 1/2 tsp Maca powder

• 1/2 inch piece raw ginger (or 1 tsp dried ground ginger)

• 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder

• 1 scoop collagen, optional

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:

• 1 tsp coconut flakes

• 1 tsp bee pollen

DIRECTIONS:

1. Add the unsweetened nut milk to the blender first (this makes for easier blending so nuts/seeds/fruit don't get stuck in the blades). Next add in the remaining ingredients. Put the lid on the blender and slowly increase the speed to high.

2. Blend until fully smooth. Turn off the blender and take off the lid. Scrape down the sides and blend on low for a few more seconds. Turn the blender off.

3. Using a scraper, pour the mix into to a cup or bowl and add toppings if desired.

Quick Note: Feel free to substitute water or 1 cup full fat organic unsweetened greek yogurt for the nut milk if desired. If using the yogurt, this can also be considered your source of protein if you wish to not use protein powder.