Pumpkin Protein Powerhouse Smoothie

HAPPY HALLOWEEEEEEEEN!

In the spirit of this spooky holiday I decided to whip up a unusual (to my routine anyways) and very impromptu smoothie this morning. Pumpkin puree was obviously going to be in the mix but the rest I just winged from there. I was craving a veggie omelet but couldn’t think of a way to give it a festive twist so here’s a new smoothie to add to the mix!

Pumpkin Protein Powerhouse Smoothie

Recipe:

• 1 frozen banana
• 7 almonds
• 1/2 cup non-fat greek yogurt or coconut yogurt (omit for a less thick texture)
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 3/4 cup almond milk
• 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder
• Dash of pumpkin spice, cinnamon, and sweetener (last ingredient is optional)

Calorie Count: 350- Not too bad for all the candy I see in the future for the rest of my day!

Also please keep in mind the bigger things in life than silly costumes, sweet treats, and spooky jokes- Keep everyone on the east coast in your thoughts and prayers!

Hurricane Sandy

Most importantly be safe and remember calories don’t count today… right? We’ll be dancing them all off tonight anyways…

❤ Jamie

Halloween-spiration

Although I officially celebrated Saturday night, I’m obviously keeping the party going all week. Have I mentioned I love Halloween?

By the way, my costume was a total hit…I have pics, as promised:

The night was seriously a blast, I couldn’t possibly ask for more. I love when Halloween meets my expectations 🙂

So today I thought I’d share a Halloween-themed web round-up of things I’m loving this year. Here goes:

This awesome idea from Etsy – how freaking cute, right?

Stuffed Jack-o-Lanterns from Go Dairy Free:

My Science Project’s Halloween-themed Jello Shots, especially the Candy Corn one:

Pumpkin decorating for the fashionista…such a great idea from The Autocrat:

We all know I LOVE Chocolate Covered Katie’s desserts…this one is especially relevant: Pumpkin-Filled Reeses! Um, yes please….

And last but not least, the “Fall Bucket List” from The High Heeled Hostess – I need to get on this:

So go make some Halloween desserts, carve pumpkins and jump in a pile of leaves…cause let’s be real, it will be winter before you know it! Happy Almost-Halloween!

❤ Sarah