As the leaves fall from the trees, I start to think about apple cider and pumpkin pie. But, I wasn’t quite ready to give up summer. So, I developed this recipe for pumpkin milkshakes. The bourbon adds a grown-up complexity and the dates give the milkshake body.

Vegan Bourbon Pumpkin Milkshake

Ingredients:

• 1/2 15 ounce can of plain pumpkin
  
• 3 medjool dates, pitted
• 1/8 teaspoon powdered ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 ounce bourbon
• 1/8 cup maple syrup
• 1 pint vanilla coconut-based ice cream
• 1 cup almond milk

Instructions:

1. Put all the ingredients except the ice cream and milk into a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Add milk and ice cream. Blend until smooth.
3. Enjoy!