With Halloween right around the corner, the time is right for pumpkins.  I don’t know about you, but over the last several days, we’ve been on a pumpkin kick — carving Jack-O-Lanterns with the kids, baking pumpkin pies and cookies, and roasting pumpkin seeds.  While I was helping my wife with the pies, it dawned on me that I should create a Halloween Smoothie. 

After a few attempts, I think I’ve finally come up with the perfect recipe that both my wife and kids enjoyed.

• 1 cup organic canned pumpkin purée
• 1 cup soy or almond milk
• 2 tablespoons agave syrup (maple will also work)
• 1/3 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2/3 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup ice
• Whipped cream and cinnamon as garnish

Put all ingredients in a blender except for the whipped cream.  Once smooth, pour in a glass, garnish with whipped cream and cinnamon.

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