This Pumpkin Spiced Latte NRgy elixir is a delicious all-natural and good-for-you beverage with all the amazing flavors of this warming treat.

Are you a pumpkin spiced latte lover?

I personally LOOOVE it!

All the warming flavors of the spices like cinnamon, ginger and clove combined with the sweetness of the pumpkin make me want to curl up with an amazing book and just treat myself. It is like self-care in a cup.

The problem is that, normally, all the treats out there are full of sugar which as we know is not the best thing for us. And they tend to also have artificial flavors and colors.

All these are a bad combination for our bodies and may cause inflammation and gut issues. What happens is that a diet that's high in processed food and added sugar can eliminate the beneficial bacteria in the human gut. The resulting imbalance can cause increased cravings for sugar, which further damage the gut.

But there is a way to have this amazing flavor in a good for you treat that will:

Give you amazing energy for your day
Prevent any afternoon crashes
AND— Pack a bunch of health benefits too (hormone balancing, packed with Vitamin A and full of antioxidants) 🙌🏻

This delicious treat is all-natural, dairy-free, and low in sugar- WIN WIN WIN in my book.

I love drinking my all-natural NRgy elixirs in the morning or as an afternoon treat and I’m sure you will too!

If you are looking for other recipes of delicious beverages that can give you energy for hours, check out this NRgy Berry Smoothie.

Smoothie in garden.jpg — NRgy Berry Smoothie

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The combination of protein + healthy fats + fiber + superfoods is the basis of all my NRgy elixir recipes.

So what are the benefits of the NRgy elixir recipes?

When you have the magic combination of protein + healthy fats + fiber + superfoods in your elixir you will:

Provide your body with the nutrients it needs to build and maintain healthy joints and skin elasticity, and that make you feel full through the protein.

Feel full for longer, prevent any sugar crashes (i.e. keep your blood sugar stable) which in turn will allow you to have energy for hours and achieve a healthy weight in the long run.

Plus you are adding phytochemicals which are compounds produced by plants that will help you to maintain your health as you age.

Before we get to the recipe let’s talk about some of the benefits of the ingredients in this delicious dairy-free smoothie.

Nutrition Tips:

PUMPKIN

Packed with beta-carotene which our body converts to Vitamin A, pumpkin is really beneficial for our eyesight and increase your immunity. It is also a good source of fiber.Fiber is beneficial for removing cholesterol from the body, keeping blood sugars from spiking and helping regulate bowel habits. In addition, fiber also helps us to feel fuller longer. This can decrease overeating and help achieve and maintain a healthy weight.

COCONUT

Rich in fiber and MCTs (Medium Chain Triglycerides), coconut may offer a number of benefits, including improved heart health, weight loss, and digestion. Yet, it's high in calories and saturated fat, so you should eat it in moderation. Overall, unsweetened coconut meat makes a great addition to a balanced diet.

Your body metabolizes MCTs differently than other types of fats, absorbing them directly from your small intestine and rapidly using them for energy.

SPICES

Spices and herbs have been in use for centuries both for culinary and medicinal purposes. Spices not only enhance the flavor, aroma, and color of food and beverages, but they can also protect from acute and chronic diseases.

There is now ample evidence that spices and herbs possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antitumorigenic, anticarcinogenic, and glucose- and cholesterol-lowering activities as well as properties that affect cognition and mood.

Pumpkin Spice (or Pumpkin Pie Spice) is generally a blend of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and sometimes allspice. It adds an incredible flavor and it contains one of my favorite spices: Cinnamon!

Cinnamon helps to keep blood sugar balanced, it also has potent antioxidant activity, helps fight inflammation, and has been shown to lower cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood.

COLLAGEN POWDER

Collagen helps keep your joints healthy and can support your skin health and hydration. It also contains amino acids that are beneficial for muscle and joint health. And adding protein to your meals with the combination of the other ingredients of the NRgy elixirs will provide you with energy for longer hours, keep you full and help prevent a sugar crash.