If you’re like me, the fall season means the return of the popular Starbucks Pumpkin Spice

Latte. Or if you’re a frequent Pumpkin Spice Latte drinker, then you probably refer to it as PSL. By far, I would say it is my favorite drink of all time from Starbucks and so the return of the PSL every fall has me suckered in. I used to stop in every day to treat myself to the irresistible drink, even though I knew it was just adding inches to my thighs, but now there’s no need to!

Pumpkins are definitely great for you and some of their health benefits include:

• beta-carotene for eye health
• 1 cup of canned pumpkin has 7g of fiber and 3g of protein
• it’s packed with vitamins and provides over 50% of your daily dose of vitamin K

For the sake of your waist-line, your health and your sugar-levels, and to get a natural boost of energy, I highly recommend you indulge in this healthy version of Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte. Your body will thank you everyday  and you won’t have to feel guilty any more!

• 1 scoop Vanilla Shakeology
• 1/2 cup canned pure pumpkin (not pie filling)
• 1 shot espresso
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• dash of cinnamon and nutmeg (or pumpkin pie spice)
• 1 cup ice

Instructions

Blend all ingredients together in a blender and enjoy!

Nutritional Information