Pumpkin Pie in a Blender!

Fall is in the air ...well, not really if you live in the Coachella Valley! But you can start your day feeling like it's a festive Autumn morning with this Pumpkin Pie Smoothie! This might just be my go-to breakfast for the rest of the season! It's protein packed, has healthy carbs for energy and antioxidants from the pumpkin and spices.

 

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

 

-8 ounces unsweetened soy, almond or coconut milk

-1/2 banana

-1 Tbsp almond butter

-2 Tbsp pumpkin puree (*not pumpkin pie filling)

-1 serving vanilla protein powder

-1-2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

-1/4 cup rolled oats

-a little honey (optional)

-cup of ice

Blend until smooth- Enjoy your pumpkin pie from a blender!

 

 

Meet Amy Williams

Living her life-Inspired!

 

 

-What brought you to Inspired Fitness? I was taking classes with Jenna at a gym-she said she was opening a Fitness Studio and I knew I just had to be there!

 -What is your motivation to keep coming back to classes? Definitely the way I feel! And knowing that we are all doing it together helps.

 -What is your favorite class? Zumba, Yoga, Barre…cant pick just one!!  Amy is a class regular! You will find her in just about every evening class!

 -What are your personal health/wellness goals? To be the healthiest I can be and to take good care of myself.

 -What would you say is your best feature? My smile J  We would have to agree!

 -What would you say to Inspire someone who is feeling discouraged?  That you are worth it!

 -What is your favorite go-to healthy snack? Sliced apple with peanut butter and granola  Yum!

 -What is one fun fact that people don’t know about you?  I love to scrapbook

 

 

 

We are so thankful to have Amy a part of the Inspired Family!

 

Craving Chocolate

This post is for the ladies! As a long and draining week came to an end I found myself in a state of emotional distress and in need of some chocolate...anyone know what I'm saying?! However...Inspired Fitness is in the middle of an 8 week Fitness/Lifestyle Challenge...and I knew I should be a good example and make a smart choice. What to do?? Problem solved, I made myself a delicious and healthy peanut butter banana chocolate shake! Got my chocolate fix without feeling horrible afterward. Give it a try next time you a healthy treat!

 

8 ounces unsweetened almond, soy, or nonfat milk

1 serving vanilla or chocolate protein powder (choc. will give you a richer taste!)

1/2 banana

1 Tbsp natural peanut butter

1-2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (depending on flavor of pro powder used)

1 tsp vanilla extract

dash of cinnamon (optional)

cup of ice

 

Blend until smooth and enjoy your chocolaty goodness without the guilt!