Creamy Pumpkin or Sweet Potato Smoothie Bowl

Ingredients:

Smoothie Base:

• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (or boiled sweet potato)

• 1 frozen banana

• 2 tablespoons almond butter (or sunflower butter)

• 2 Medjool dates, pitted

• 1 cup oat milk (or any plant-based milk)

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• ½ teaspoon cinnamon

• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg

• ¼ teaspoon allspice (optional)

Optional Toppings:

• Toasted pecans

• Fall flavor granola

• Toasted pumpkin seeds

• Cinnamon dusting

• Sliced bananas

• Coconut flakes

• Whipped coconut milk

• Chopped Brazil nuts

• Hemp seeds

• Ground flaxseed

Instructions:

1. Blend the Smoothie Base: In a blender, combine the canned pumpkin (or sweet potato), frozen banana, almond butter, Medjool dates, oat milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Blend until smooth and creamy, adjusting the consistency with more oat milk if needed.

2. Assemble the Bowl: Pour the smoothie base into a bowl.

3. Add Toppings: Top the smoothie with your choice of toasted pecans, fall flavor granola, toasted pumpkin seeds, a sprinkle of cinnamon, sliced bananas, coconut flakes, whipped coconut milk, chopped Brazil nuts, hemp seeds, or ground flaxseed.

4. Serve: Enjoy immediately with a spoon!

This pumpkin smoothie bowl is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making it a perfect breakfast or snack. Enjoy!