A Smoothie For The Spooky Season

TAKU • October 4, 2022
A cup of pumpkin spice latte next to a carved pumpkin.

Halloween is on it's way and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. If you are like me, smoothies are a big part of your life. I have at least one blender-bomb a day. I love smoothies because not only are they quick and easy but I can pack a ton of nutrition and flavor into one simple meal.

In honor of the fall season I am going to tell you how to make a delicious Holiday smoothie.

Two glasses of pumpkin smoothies with straws and pumpkins in the background.

Pumpkin Smoothie :

A whole pumpkin and a slice of pumpkin on a white background.

Evaporated, Condensed Milk: 1/2 Cup Vanilla Extract: a few drops to taste Canned Pumpkin: 1 Cup Frozen Peaches: 1 cup Flaxseed Oil or MCT oil: 1 Tbsp. Water: 1-2 Cups Protein Powder: 1-2 scoops (enough to equal 30-40 grams Cinnamon: A Dash (to taste)

Cinnamon sticks are sitting on top of a bowl of cinnamon powder.
A pitcher of coconut oil is sitting on a table next to coconuts.

Throw all of the ingredients in your favorite blender and mix, for 30 seconds.

That’s all there is to it.  A quick, nutrient dense meal fit for the holidays.

TAKU's NOTE: Like any good recipe this is just an idea. Start here and then keep tweaking the ingredients and the amounts until it's exactly the way you want it.

For assistance with creating Sports Specific Personal Eating Plans or for tons of awesome protein shake recipes contact us here at TNT Strength. 

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