Healthy Recipe: Pumpkin Cheesecake Smoothie
Loosely based on Pioneer Woman's Caramel Pumpkin Gingersnap Cheesecake, this indulgent-tasting but low-fat smoothie is perfect for warm fall mornings and clocks in at 270 calories.
Ingredients
- 1/2 whole frozen banana
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
- 1/2 cup skim milk (I love Fairlife!)
- 1 whole graham cracker
- 1/3 cup nonfat cottage cheese
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp allspice
- 1/8 tsp ginger
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Put all ingredients into blender and blend thoroughly.
- Add water or ice cubes as needed to get your preferred consistency - some like it thin and others like it milkshake-thick!
Notes
Despite not having protein powder, this recipe still has a whopping 17 grams of protein. It is a bit high in sugar, but that primarily comes from the banana, pumpkin, and milk. There is a good amount of fiber, which, along with the protein, will help keep you full. And it has a ton of Vitamin A!