I could live on pumpkin this time of year. Actually, I could live on pumpkin all year long, but there aren’t many pumpkins available in this part of Texas once November ends. Also, though…I think I like gorging on pumpkin this time of year because I associate it with fall.
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There’s something about pumpkin, especially pumpkin pie, that just makes me feel so happy.
I will never deny myself pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving (or, umm, any time it’s around?). But I do try to avoid all the sugary junk often associated with my beloved gourd of choice. Pumpkin cream cheese rolls, I’m talking to you.
That wasn’t always the case. This time of year, nine years ago, I was pregnant with my oldest and would literally drive through rush hour traffic in Dallas to get a pumpkin pie shake from Jack-in-the-Box. They were just so darn good, you know what I mean? Not the best choice in the world, though. (This pumpkin pie spice whipped ricotta, however, would be a fine choice!)
But I’m avoiding the drive-through line when I get a pumpkin craving this year, and this 21 Day Fix pumpkin pie shake is the perfect alternative.
Let me be honest. There’s no ice cream in this one (waaaaaah!). But it’s still pretty fantastic.
21 Day Fix Pumpkin Pie Shake
There are a couple of modifcations you could easily make to this recipe.
First, I used Greek yogurt. You probably know it’s pretty tangy. Add another teaspoon of honey to make it even sweeter, or replace it entirely with vanilla protein powder.
You could also add protein powder and double up the red containers! I feel like it won’t be as delicious, but sometimes eating well means we have to eat protein powder. Sad face.
I always add spinach to my shakes, but I wanted this one to be pretty for pictures, so I didn’t. Spinach will make the color a little funny, but won’t alter the taste. Toss in a handful of spinach to get those greens in!
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned is fine, but I made my own with this super simple recipe)
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Directions
Toss all ingredients into a blender and blend until creamy. Garnish with cinnamon (which I clearly forgot to do, ha). Enjoy!
21 Day Fix Pumpkin Pie Shake
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree canned is fine, but I made my own with this super simple recipe
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Put all ingredients in your blender and blend until smooth. Garnish with cinnamon. Enjoy!
Notes
21 Day Fix container counts, per serving:
- 1 purple (this is the pumpkin…it would be green if it were in chunks, but when pureed, it’s a purple)
- 1 red
- 1 teaspoon (with the new food list, one cup of almond milk is one teaspoon)
- 1 teaspoon honey (free, but you only get up to four “free” teaspoons!)
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