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Ryan & Zach Of “The Juice Truck” Break Down A Sweet Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

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by Ryan Slater & Zach Berman | Autumn is upon us and folks are heading out to the farms and patches in search of the elusive great pumpkin. Not only does the season give us school, football, Halloween, hockey, and big moons lavishes us with pumpkin pie this and pumpkin spice that, be it synthetic or organic, home-made or home-brewed, store-bought or something weird that your co-worker is passing around in a Tupperware container. In honour of this majestic time of year, here’s our how-to guide to making the perfect Pumpkin Pie Smoothie.

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Recipe

1/3 can organic pumpkin pie filling (1/2 cup) – if you don’t have time to make your own pumpkin pie filling; We like the Organic Farmer’s Market Brand. You can get this at most grocery stores, but we usually get it from Whole Foods.
3/4 frozen banana – we like frozen bananas so the smoothie comes out cold (no ice added).
1 medjool date – these healthy sweeteners can be found at most grocery stores – for a good deal check out Sunrise Market or Famous Foods.
A pinch of raw vanilla – We like the Giddy Yo Yo brand which you can get at Famous Foods or the Organic Traditions that you can get at Whole Foods or Choices. If you’re in a pinch, pure vanilla extract will do the job.
A shake of cinnamon.
A thumb of ginger.
300-500 ml of coconut milk – If you don’t have coconut milk, almond milk is a good substitute. Aroy-D makes a creamy and full-flavoured coconut milk and Earth Choice is our go-to Organic Coconut Milk, but pretty much any coconut milk from your local grocery store will do the trick.

Step 1 – Add the ingredients to your blender.
Step 2 – Press blend – whhiiiiiirrrrrrrr.
Step 3 – Pour into a tall glass and enjoy.
Step 4 – Make an extra impression by adding a little Spiced Rum or Baileys.

If your smoothie is too thick, add a little bit of coconut water or almond milk to the mix. 

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13499395865_537bf5ccb7_zRyan Slater and Zach Berman are the co-owners of The Juice Truck. What began as a couple of dudes with a strong sense of wanderlust and a dream of making juice has blossomed into a company that is slowly but surely becoming a hub of health and wellness in Vancouver. Maybe they’ll travel the world again soon and see what else they can dream up. Until then, they’ll be cracking wise and making stuff here.

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