Description
Indulge in the flavors of fall with this creamy and nutritious Pumpkin Smoothie. Packed with pumpkin puree, warming spices, and a hint of sweetness, this smoothie is the perfect way to start your day or enjoy as a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Smoothie:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup rolled oats (optional for thickness)
- Ice cubes as needed
Topping:
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Smoothie: In a blender, combine almond milk, pumpkin puree, banana, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, vanilla, and oats if using. Blend until smooth.
- Add Ice: Add a few ice cubes to the blender and blend again until desired consistency is achieved.
- Taste and Adjust: Adjust sweetness if necessary. Pour into glasses.
- Top and Serve: Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a protein boost, add a scoop of vanilla protein powder.
- You can make this dairy-free by using coconut yogurt.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage, Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg