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Pumpkin Butternut Cinnamon Date Smoothie

Servings 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup + 1/2 cup almond milk or milk of choice
  • 1 cup + 1/4 cup packed roasted butternut squash or 3/4-1 cup canned puréed squash (I used half squash half pumpkin)
  • 3-4 large Medjool dates pitted (I used date paste)
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1-2 teaspoons cinnamon to taste
  • 1.5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • sprinkle of ground cloves
  • 5-6 large ice cubes or as needed

Instructions

  1. To cook the squash: Preheat oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice the stem off the squash (optional) and slice the squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Brush a bit of oil on the squash and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Place squash on the baking sheet, cut side up, and roast for 35-50 minutes, until fork tender and golden brown on the bottom. Allow to cool.
  2. For the smoothie: Add all smoothie ingredients into a high speed blender and blend on high until smooth, Adjusting the spices as needed. Serve immediately & enjoy!