'Tis the season, am I right?! Punkin season. This satisfies pumpkin pie cravings without any of the hassle of actually making a pie.

Pumpkin Pie Shake

Paleo + Whole30 approved recipe

• 1/2 can of pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup of canned coconut milk
• 1/2 cup water
• couple of ice cubes
• Maple syrup or honey (sweeten to taste)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pumpkin pie spice (start with 1.5 tsp and build from there if you like more spice—it's a blend of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger and lemon peel)
• Dusting of cinnamon, candied walnuts and/or coconut whipped cream on top

Put all the ingredients in a blender or food processor. Pour into glass. Top with cinnamon or coconut whipped cream. DRINK.

Thoughts, ideas and other uses:

• This serves about 1-2 glasses
• Use as a base for pumpkin ice cream (using bananas is the paleo way)