Halloween Inspired Smoothie

Serves 1

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup frozen pumpkin (peel, steam and chop into cubes prior to freezing)

• 1/3 cup cauliflower florets (raw, frozen for extra creaminess)

• 250mL milk of choice (I used a mix of unsweetened almond milk and soy milk (calcium fortified ranges)

• 2 tsp. nut butter (I used peanut butter)

• 1 tsp. chia seeds or LSA

• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder or 1/2 cup plain or vanilla flavoured yoghurt (Jalna or Yopro best for creaminess)

• 1 tsp. vanilla essence

• 2 dates

• sprinkle of salt

• 1 tsp. cinnamon

• extra ice

Method

1. Add the above ingredients and blend until smooth

2. Serve in a tall glass and enjoy for a well balanced breakfast or works well as a post training snack depending on your individual goals! Even my 7-month year old girl enjoyed a couple of sips!

Health Benefits

• Vitamin A, C & E rich (antioxidants good for skin, eye and immune health)

• Fibre rich

• Protein rich

• Good serve of calcium

• Counts towards 1.5 serve of vegetables