Shanthi Appelö is a registered dietitian and health and wellness spokesperson for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan based in Detroit. Passionate about the science of nutrition and behavior, Shanthi has experience working in clinical nutrition, public health and teaching in the university setting. She earned her Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition from the University of Tennessee and has a research background in maternal and child health nutrition and public health, as well as a Certificate of Training in Obesity Interventions from the Commission on Dietetic Registration. In her free time, she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, exploring the outdoors, working on art and spending time with family.

Iced Pumpkin Cold Brew 

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Iced Pumpkin Cold Brew 
Autumn has arrived, leaves are falling, temperatures are dropping, and pumpkin spice can be found in most coffee shops. Unlike many pumpkin recipes, this one uses pumpkin puree rather than syrup – offering up real pumpkin flavor with more nutrients. 
Serving Amount
Ingredients
  • 1 cup oat milk

  • 14 cup pure pumpkin puree

  • 1 tsp maple syrup

  • 12 tsp pumpkin pie spice, plus extra for garnish

  • Whipped cream

Instructions
  • Step 1

    In a blender, add oat milk, pumpkin puree, maple syrup and pumpkin spice. Blend until smooth. 

  • Step 2

    Fill a glass with ice and pour over cold brew, leaving room for the desired amount of mixture. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice. 

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