Pumpkin Smoothie Recipe

Ingredients 

• 1 cup Milk (whole, 2%, almond milk, coconut milk, etc.)
• ½ cup vanilla yogurt (Greek yogurt or thick Icelandic yogurt)
• ½ cup pumpkin puree
• 4 Tablespoons maple syrup
• ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 banana (frozen)
• ½ cup ice

Instructions 

• Place the ingredients in the order listed in the container of a Vitamix blender.
• Blend, starting on low speed and increasing to high until the mixture is smooth (about 30 -60 seconds).
• Serve immediately plain, or with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon for a special healthy treat.