Raw Vegan Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

I love dessert for breakfast! This smoothie is like a thick, delicious slice of pie in a glass. It takes less than five minutes to prepare and will have you ready to take on the world! Or at least get dressed and leave the house. 🙂

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups almond milk*
• 1/2 large banana, frozen
• 1/2 cup pureed pumpkin
• 3 dates
• 2 tbs pecans
• 1 tbs chia seeds
• 1/4 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1 tbs coconut oil (optional)

Blend all ingredients for 2 minutes. Sprinkle a dash of cinnamon and a few pecan pieces on top then enjoy your fancy ass smoothie.

*To make raw almond milk, simply blend 1 tbs of raw almonds with 1 1/2 cups of water for 2 minutes before adding the additional ingredients. No need to strain.

In other pumpkin related news, I bought this bad boy in early October for Halloween, then left him on top of my fridge collecting dust for two months. I carved a Christmas tree in him so he can fulfill his destiny of being a part of our holiday decor. I think he likes being a Christmas tree. 🙂