A fast and healthy smoothie to jumpstart your day

Natural healer Stacey Licht has a great suggestion to start an autumn day off right, her Pumpkin Pie Protein Shake. Of course, protein shake and aphrodisiac are quite possibly two words that don’t belong in the same sentence…normally. But Licht layers this dose of protein with the libido-boosting goodness. For starters, this shake incorporates some of the warming spices, including nutmeg, ginger and cinnamon. And we love that the recipe’s protein comes from hemp and almonds. Both of these ingredients are noted for their aphrodisiac benefits.

Pumpkin is an aphrodisiac

This thick, sweet, spiced, and frothed beverage is a great sweet-treat-breakfast replacement. (In fact, did you know pumpkin is a legendary aphrodisiac? Read more about pumpkin’s aphrodisiac properties.) And, just to encourage you a little more we thought we’d let you in on a secret. The choline, protein,  folate, manganese, iron and potassium found in this shake is awesome for your libido. So with this protein shake, your day is off to a great start!

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Pumpkin Pie Protein Shake

Prep Time

20 mins

Total Time

20 mins

 

This protein-packed drink is like a pumpkin pie in a glass. 

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: protein shake

Dish Type: smoothie

Cooking Style: Easy, vegan, Vegetarian

Diet and Health: Healthy

Seasonal: autumn, winter

Ingredient: pumpkin

Servings: 1

Created by: Stacey Licht

Ingredients

• 1 cup pumpkin purée
• 2 tbsp hemp protein or omit for a smoothie
• 1 tsp blackstrap molasses
• 1/2 frozen banana
• 1 tbsp roasted almond butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ginger
• 1/8 tsp nutmeg
• 1 cup almond milk
• stevia to taste or grade B maple syrup
• 2 lg ice cubes

Instructions

1. Blend and enjoy!

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