The Friday Five Returns

Good morning!

In case you missed it yesterday, I posted a recipe for a pumpkin pie smoothie that's got a ton of protein--perfect for a post-workout shake!

Today I present to you another installment of The Friday Five!

What I'm Reading:

Andy and I are trying to get back into the church routine as a weekly event and last Sunday marked the first day. Our pastor challenged us all to get back into the Bible, so Andy and I have committed to reading 3 chapters each day. 

We're starting in Luke since the Christmas season is upon us. I'll admit, it's a little difficult to commit to reading first thing in the morning, but I know that it's helping me to get my day off to a good start!

What I'm Listening To:

Christmas stations on Pandora--need I say anymore? I love the Christmas songs that Michael Buble has rerecorded--such a fun twist on the classics!

What I'm Watching:

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Andy and I have gotten into the habit of watching Wheel of Fortune on most nights that we're home together--it's fun to play along and see if we can beat the contestants. 

What I'm Eating:

Yesterday's lunch consisted of a whole-wheat panini stuffed with spinach, turkey, tomatoes, cheese, and avocado. It was paired with asian salad on the side and a popsicle may have followed. Check out this post for how I make my panini's.

What I'm Pinning:

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I haven't had much time for Pinterest lately, but you'd better believe I've been scoping it out for Christmas ideas and inspiration. How cute are these?!

Have a great Friday! 

Weekend plans? I'm laying low tonight--probably a workout and then some Netflix. However, on Sunday, I'm headed over to my sister's house to make homemade Chex mix! I can hardly wait--this is something we only make once a year!

What's your favorite station on Pandora?

Are there any game shows that you enjoy playing along with?

Pumpkin Pie in a Glass

Hello friends!

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, what better than a delicious pumpkin-pie inspired smoothie? A couple of weekends ago, I was making a banana recovery shake upon returning home from a workout at the gym. 

When I opened our fridge to grab the milk, I noticed my leftover pumpkin sitting on the top shelf. After grabbing it on a whim, adding a heaping two spoonfuls to the blender, along with a little cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice, it was complete! It was definitely a nice, festive change from my other smoothie flavor rotations.

To make one pumpkin pie smoothie, you'll need:

• 1 banana (frozen works best for extra creaminess)
• 2 heaping spoonfuls of canned pumpkin
• 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
• cinnamon
• enough milk to get things moving around
• pumpkin pie spice
• handful of ice cubes
• whipped cream is optional but definitely recommended

Whip everything up in the blender--adding the ice last. Pour into your favorite glass before topping with a squirt of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon to finish things off!

Enjoy!