This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Duke chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.
Although its getting cold, we don’t have to say goodbye to the summery drinks we love! Enjoy these 3 smoothies made with fall twists. Blend the ingredients in the recipe together until smooth, add ice and enjoy autumn!
1. Pumpkin Spice Protein Smoothie
- ½ cup canned pumpkin
- 1 cup almond milk
- 2 frozen bananas
- 2 dates
- 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder (optional)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Sprinkle of nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and ginger
2. Apple Pie Smoothie
- 1 apple, chopped, or 1 cup unsweetened organic applesauce (depending on whether you have a high-speed blender)
- 1 cup unsweetened almond, rice, or coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Very thin slice of fresh ginger (the equivalent of a “pinch”)
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed or chia seeds
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Pinch of sea salt
3. Oatmeal Pear Smoothie
- 1 large pear seeded and chopped
- ½ cup almond milk
- 1/4 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
- 1/4 cup rolled or quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup ice cubes
- ½ tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoons almond butter
- ½ teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
- Pinch of ground cinnamon, plus more for garnish