This morning after running 6x200 sprints and a mile warm up and cool down, I decided to try the Maple Pumpkin smoothie. After all, it IS fall and I LOVE pumpkin. The smoothie was absolutely delicious! It's a little thicker and was easier for me to "drink" using a spoon. I probably could have added a little more soy milk, and I did put a little more pumpkin and tofu in than what was called for, so I'm sure that contributed to it's consistency. The smoothie tasted like fall in a cup, it's healthy and makes for a great recovery drink (or whatever you want to make it for!), and it's pretty darn filling for a single serving.
Maple Pumpkin Pie
1/2 cup plain soy milk
1/3 cup canned pumpkin
1/3 cup silken tofu
1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
1 teaspoon real maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Why it's good for you: Pumpkin is high in fiber and beta-carotene, an antioxidant that protects eye health. Silken tofu lends a thick consistency and (along with soy milk) provides a nondairy source of protein (great for lactose-intolerant folks). Studies show that regularly eating nuts and nut butters (like peanut butter) can lower your risk for developing heart disease and type-2 diabetes. Maple syrup adds sweetness along with compounds that have anticancer properties, while cinnamon "helps keep blood sugar steady," says Ilana Katz, R.D., a sports nutritionist in Atlanta, "preventing fluctuations in energy levels."
Nutrition Info: 212 calories, 17g carbs, 5g fiber, 11g protein, and 12g fat.
Happy Wednesday!
Thanks for this delicious recipe, wanna try this. Hope I could get the same result.haha!
ReplyDeleteMore power!