Description
This Pumpkin Smoothie Recipe is a creamy, nutritious, and delicious fall-themed beverage perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack. Combining pumpkin purée, banana, Greek yogurt, and warm spices, this smoothie offers a comforting taste of autumn that’s quick to prepare and customizable.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pumpkin purée (canned or homemade)
- 1 banana (frozen for best texture)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- 3/4 cup milk of choice (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup ice cubes (optional, for thicker texture)
Instructions
- Add Ingredients to Blender: Combine the pumpkin purée, frozen banana, Greek yogurt, milk, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and ice cubes (if using) into your blender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend the mixture on high speed for 1 to 2 minutes until it reaches a creamy and smooth consistency without any lumps.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the smoothie and adjust the sweetness or spice level as desired by adding more maple syrup, honey, or pumpkin pie spice.
- Serve Immediately: Pour the finished pumpkin smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- For extra protein, add a scoop of vanilla protein powder into the blender.
- To make this smoothie vegan, substitute Greek yogurt with plant-based yogurt and use almond milk or other non-dairy milk, and sweeten with maple syrup.
- For added texture and flavor, sprinkle the top with cinnamon or granola before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage, Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
