Breakfast: Pumpkin Pecan Pie Smoothie
Recipe by Maria Siriano Two dessert classics blended together into one indulgently delicious smoothie.
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Health and fertility benefits of Pumpkin Pecan Pie Smoothie
Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060).
Ingredients
3/4 c. pumpkin purée
1 c. 2-percent milk
1/2 c. lowfat plain yogurt
1/4 c. toasted pecans
2 tbsp. maple syrup
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until the nuts are thoroughly processed and the mixture is smooth. Pour into a glass and serve immediately or chill for later.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 16
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 0 | ||
| Fat 0 | ||
| Carbohydrate 0 | ||
| Protein 0 | ||
