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The holidays may look different for some this year, and I get that (obviously) to wrap up this year we’ve had. If you’re in that camp, where you won’t be celebrating the holidays with a big family gathering like you normally do but you still want all of the same foods you’re used to, this Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Bowl might be just what you need!

Am I suggesting you eat cookies for breakfast? In short, yes. It’s not really any different from breakfast cereal in terms of sugar content, after all. I like crushing cookies on the top of my smoothie bowl because it’s like you’re making a cool little tasty pie crust for yourself. Isn’t that fun? Besides, it’s 2020. Is having a couple of cookies for breakfast when you’re a grown adult what we should be focusing on? I say no. But if the thought of having some cookies (read: fun) for breakfast offends you, feel free to skip right over the cookies and have a little less fun with your smoothie bowl! It’s all good here.

This year Mike and I will be heading to my mom’s for Thanksgiving as usual. It sounds like we’ll have a pretty small group, I think just four of us total. I’m on dessert duty yet again this year and I think I’m going to make something quick and easy like pie. I’m not usually a pie kinda gal, but this year I think I’m taking that route. I usually like to make some over the top dessert like a decadent cake or cheesecake, but ever since I turned 30 I came to the very sad realization that I just can’t eat like I used to. I mean, I want to, but it all goes straight to my thighs. So anyway, coming home with 3/4 of a 9″ cheesecake is not a good time for my pants. I will eat that entire cheesecake, because who can say no to cheesecake? Everyone I offer it to for leftovers. That’s who. Smart women who know their pants can’t handle my desserts. When will I learn?

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Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Bowl

Pumpkin pie, but make it socially acceptable to eat for breakfast. Look no further!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 person
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

For the Smoothie Bowl:
  • ¾ cup nut milk of choice I used unsweetened almond milk from a carton
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree not pie filling
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup more if you prefer sweeter
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 banana, large, frozen
  • ¼ – ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 scoops collagen sub protein powder of choice, or you can omit entirely
Optional toppings include:
  • local bee pollen
  • pecans, chopped
  • coconut flakes or chips
  • cacao nibs
  • pecan cookies, roughly chopped or crushed I used Simple Mills Crunchy Toasted Pecan Cookies
  • cashew or almond butter

Equipment

  • High speed blender

Method
 

  1. Place all of the Smoothie Bowl ingredients into a high speed blender. Blend until combined completely. Pour the smoothie into a medium bowl.
  2. Top with optional toppings of choice, serve immediately, and enjoy!