The vegan pumpkin spice latte is loaded with minerals, enzymes, amino acids and other nutrients.   It contains pumpkin, which is labeled a superfood that keeps the skin youthful (while fighting off cancer cancer), aids in weight loss and protects eyes.  The cinnamon helps control blood sugar, stop yeast infections, improves IBS symptoms, slows cancer growth, improves alertness and memory, and can kill athletes foot fungus.  Nutmeg is amazingly loaded with body-improving effects, including improving brain function, relieving indigestion and pain, detoxing the liver and kidneys, treating bad breath and aiding sleep.  Together with coconut nectar, these nutritional powerhouses provide the following: calcium, copper, potassium, pantothenic acid, magnesium, vitamins A, C and E, zinc, iron, B-vitamins, folate, riboflavin, niacin, the flavonoid antioxidants betacarotene and cryptoxanthin, as well as more than 14 amino acids.

Almond Milk is a plant milk produced by soaking almonds and grinding them in water. The almond is a species of tree native to the Middle East and South Asia, mostly we are familiar with almonds as the edible seeds of this tree. Almonds are powerhouses of nutrition, containing monounsaturated fats that lower LDL cholesterol and are protective against cardiovascular disease. Almonds are rich in biotin, and contain large amounts of Vitamin E, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B2, phosphorus, magnesium, and molybdenum. Your Reading the Smoothie Ingredients Guide Health Benefits and Facts.

Pumpkin puree is a puree made of pumpkins. A pumpkin is a cultivar of the squash plant, most commonly of Cucurbita pepo. Pumpkins are rich in the vision-supporting carotenoids and Vitamin A, which gives them their lovely orange color and makes them protective against cancer. They are fiber rich and sweet in taste, making them an excellent food for weight loss and management. Pumpkins contain ample amounts of potassium, pantothenic acid, magnesium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E.

Coconut nectar is the sap of the coconut tree, much like maple syrup coconut nectar is coconut syrup. The coconut tree is a member of the family Arecaceae. It is the only accepted species in the genus Cocos. Coconut nectar contains some minerals including iron, zinc, calcium and potassium, along with some short chain fatty acids, polyphenols and antioxidants that may also provide some health benefits. Due to the sugar content, coconut nectar should be consumed in moderation.

Nutmeg is a spice derived from several species of tree in the genus Myristica. It’s usually used as a ground powder of the hard seed produced by the trees. You can use a Vitamix or Blendtec to grind nutmeg yourself! Nutmeg is a powerful medicinal plant which provides a myriad of anti-fungal, anti-depressant, digestive, and disease-preventing benefits.

Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several trees from the genus Cinnamomum. Cinnamon contains a range of volatile oils that help with blood sugar control, so is a great food to use in weight management. Cinnamon has strong anti-clotting and anti-microbial activity, and is very high in manganese.