Pumpkin Spice Latte Breakfast Smoothie..?!
Pumpkin spice latte lovers rejoice! Fall has arrived and we couldn't be happier about the flavors and colors it brings. This smoothie brings a healthy filling breakfast treat to the next level with it's overnight soaked oats for extra creamy deliciousness. The added fiber with the oats will keep your tummy satisfied while the java gets your day going. Enjoy a healthier PSL at home with this creamy Pumpkin Spice Latte Breakfast Smoothie. It makes an easy and comforting breakfast or snack! {vegan & gluten-free}
PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 3 hours
Total time: 3 hours 5 mins
Author: Amanda @ Running with Spoons
Yields: 1 serving
Ingredients:
3/4 cup (180 ml) unsweetened almond milk
1/2 Tbsp (8 g) almond butter**
2 Tbsp (30 g) pumpkin puree
2 Medjool dates, pitted (~30g)***
1/3 cup (30 g) rolled oats (GF if needed)
1/4 - 1/2 tsp instant coffee granules****
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
Directions
The night before, add all the ingredients to the bowl of your blender and give it a stir to ensure that everything is well combined. Cover and place in the fridge for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight. This step isn't absolutely necessary, but allowing the oats to soak for a few hours will make them easier to blend and give you a smoother, creamier smoothie.
When ready to eat, blend on high until the oats and dates have fully broken down and a smooth and creamy consistency is reached, adding more milk if the smoothie is too thick for your preference.
At this point, you can either enjoy it as is or warm it up by transferring the smoothie to a small saucepan set over medium heat and bringing it to a simmer or boil, depending on how hot you want it. If the smoothie becomes too thick during cooking, add an extra splash of almond milk until your desired consistency is reached.
Notes
* Cook time refers to chill time. ** I used almond butter because it has a sweet and mild taste, but feel free to use whichever nut/seed butter you prefer. *** If you don't have any dates, you can also use 1 - 1 1/2 Tbsp (15-22 ml) of a liquid sweetener like maple syrup or honey. **** Adjust the amount depending on how much you want the coffee flavorr to shine through. I recommend starting with 1/4 tsp and adding more post-blending if it's not enough.
