

I’m surprised each time at how fast summer ends and cold weather comes. Summer is probably a good analogy (or is it a metaphor?) for life. It’s never long enough and there’s not enough time to do all the things.




Pumpkin Apple Cinnamon Smoothie Bowl
Delicious and nutritious, this is a raw food pumpkin flavored smoothie that actually uses carrots so it's easy to make with ingredients that are available year round.
Ingredients
- 1 cup carrots cut into chunks
- 1 banana sliced (can be frozen)
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- pinch nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped dates
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or other nuts
- 1 cup chopped apples
Instructions
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In a high powered blender, puree the carrots, banana, and almond milk until very smooth.
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Add in the cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and nutmeg and pulse a few times to blend well.
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Pour into a bowl and add the chopped dates, pecans, and apples. A sprinkle of coconut flakes goes well, too!
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Hello! I’m Lisa, a vegan artist, photographer, author, Vegan Life Coach Educator, and RYT 200 yoga teacher. I love showing others how simple and delicious a plant-based diet can be. I draw and paint, cook, write, take lots of pics, eat lots of chocolate, and practice gratitude daily.