This super easy pumpkin smoothie bowl uses ingredients that are plentiful right now and during most of the year.
I dread the end of summer every year. But then fall comes and I think, “No, this is my favorite time of year!” Fall is apples, and pumpkins, and pea soup, and cider mills, and wineries, and music, and being cozy. Yes?
Unless it snows. Which it can and did this November morning in Michigan. Take a look at this photo that resembles Narnia I stole from a friend’s Facebook page because I stayed inside today. In my pajamas. Where it was warm.
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.
Here’s another secret. This smoothie bowl doesn’t contain any actual pumpkin, but will convince you otherwise! Instead, I’ve used carrots, which are always available. It will get your day started in a delicious way and give you plenty of energy to enjoy whatever these glorious (or snowy!) fall days bring your way! 
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
- In a high powered blender, puree the carrots, banana, and almond milk until very smooth.
- Add in the cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and nutmeg and pulse a few times to blend well.
- Pour into a bowl and add the chopped dates, pecans, and apples. A sprinkle of coconut flakes goes well, too!
Nutrition
Calories: 345kcal
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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.