Pineapple Pumpkin Smoothie: Reader Recipe Of The Week

Cooking with Courtney is bringing you another yummy smoothie recipe, courtesy of Karen Owoc. Owoc, a health educator, has packed this one with protein and all sorts of goodies.

Ingredients

• 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
• 1 medium banana
• 1/2 cup organic pumpkin purée, canned or fresh
• 2 tablespoons organic chia seeds
• 1/4 cup House Foods® organic soft tofu
• 100% pure pineapple juice
• Ice cubes

Instructions

1. Combine all of the above ingredients except ice cubes in a blender. Add pineapple juice to help liquefy.
2. Add ice cubes to chill and to blend to a thinner consistency (if preferred).

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More recipes from Cooking with Courtney:

• Spiced pumpkin pancakes
• Healthy green smoothie bowl with kiwi + kale
• One-pan steak with asparagus + potatoes, chimichurri

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Cooking with Courtney is a new, weekly series featuring seasonal recipes by Patch Editor Courtney Teague. Want to submit your recipes to be posted on Patch or submit a recipe request? Email her at courtney.teague@patch.com.