Vegan Pumpkin Smoothie with Date Caramel Sauce

For the Smoothie

• 1/2 cup Almond Milk unsweetened
• 1/3 cup Pumpkin Puree
• 1/2 Frozen Banana
• 1/4 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
• 3 pieces Zucchini slices frozen and peeled
• 1/2 tbsp Chia Seeds

For the Salted Almond Date Caramel Sauce

• 5 Dates pitted, softened in just boiled water
• 1 tbsp Almond Butter
• 1/2 cup Water
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1 tsp Lemon Juice
• 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
• pinch Cinnamon

1. Make the salted almond date caramel sauce first by placing the pitted dates in just boiled water to soften them for about 10 minutes. Then remove from water and add to a blender along with the almond butter, water, vanilla, lemon, salt and cinnamon. Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth. Set aside.
2. Make the smoothie by combining all of the smoothie ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Add a few dollops of the salted almond date caramel sauce to a glass both at the rim of the glass and a few other spots. Then pour in your smoothie. Garnish with pumpkin seeds and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Serve and enjoy right away!