# Components:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or preferred milk
02 - 1/2 cup canned pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
03 - 1 large frozen ripe banana
→ Protein & Fiber
04 - 1 scoop (about 30 g) vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
05 - 2 tablespoons rolled oats (optional, for added thickness and fiber)
→ Flavor & Spice
06 - 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or honey
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
09 - 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - Pinch of ground cloves
11 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Ice
12 - 1/2 cup ice cubes (about 6 to 8 cubes)
# Directions:
01 - Add almond milk, pumpkin purée, frozen banana, protein powder, rolled oats if using, maple syrup or honey, all spices, and vanilla extract to a blender.
02 - Place ice cubes into the blender on top of the other ingredients.
03 - Blend on high speed until fully smooth and creamy, pausing as necessary to scrape down the sides.
04 - Taste; adjust sweetness or spice to preference. Add more milk for a thinner texture or additional ice for a thicker result.
05 - Pour evenly into two glasses. Serve immediately.
