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Pumpkin Banana Protein Smoothie Parfaits with Apple Autumn Granola {vegan + gf}

Foodie Loves Fitness
'Tis the season for all things pumpkin & apple! These autumn parfaits feature pumpkin banana protein smoothie with apple pie granola.
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Servings 2
Calories 425 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the smoothies

  • 2 frozen bananas {ideally broken into chunks}
  • 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 scoop/28g plant-based vanilla protein powder
  • 2/3 cup cashew milk or milk of choice
  • 1 TSP vanilla extract
  • 1 TSP cinnamon + more to sprinkle
  • 1/2 large fresh banana thinly sliced
  • 1 cup of granola - can either follow the recipe below & keep the leftovers for later on or use your favorite store-bought granola

For homemade granola*

  • 2 cup dry oats
  • 1/4 cup hemp hearts
  • 1 Granny Smith apple peeled and finely diced
  • 1/3 cup pecans chopped
  • 1/4 cup cashew butter you want it to be creamy, not the bottom of the jar
  • 1/4 cup + 1 TBSP maple syrup
  • 1 TBSP cinnamon
  • 1 TSP vanilla extract
  • 1/4 TSP salt

Instructions
 

  • First, make the granola: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • In a small pot, combine cashew butter, maple syrup and vanilla over low heat. Cook until warm and bubbly, stirring occasionally until mixture is well combined and smooth.
  • Meanwhile, combine the oats, hemp, apple, pecans, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Toss to combine well.
  • Once the syrup mixture is ready, pour it on top of the oats mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until combined well.
  • Spread the granola onto the baking sheet, forming a single layer.
  • Bake for 12 minutes. Remove from oven, toss evenly, then bake again for about another 10 minutes, or until oats are lightly browned.
  • Remove from heat and allow the granola to slightly cool before breaking into clusters and tossing around with a spatula. Use 1 cup of the granola for the parfaits, and store the rest in an airtight container for use at another time.
  • Once the granola is cooling, make the smoothie: Combine all ingredients in a food processor, processing on high until the mixture is smooth.
  • Spoon 1/2 of the smoothie evenly into two cups or bowls. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of granola into each cup, and arrange some banana slices on top. Next, spoon the remaining 1/2 of the smoothie mixture on top of each cup. Add another 1/4 cup of granola into each cup, and arrange the remaining banana slices on top, sprinkling with cinnamon.
  • Enjoy immediately!

Notes

*A batch of granola will make 4 1/2 cups.

Nutrition

Calories: 425kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 21gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 8gSugar: 30g
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