Description

This Healthy Glow Pumpkin Smoothie is a nutritious and creamy blend perfect for a vibrant start to your day or a wholesome snack. Combining steamed pumpkin, ripe banana, crisp green apple, and peanut butter with coconut milk creates a smooth, naturally sweet, and fiber-rich drink. Enhanced with a touch of ground cinnamon, it offers warming spices and a delightful autumnal flavor without any added sugars, making it a great choice for health-conscious individuals.

Ingredients

Scale

Produce

2 cups Pumpkin, peeled and diced
1 Banana, ripe
1 Green Apple, cored and sliced

Dairy & Alternatives

1 cup Coconut Milk, unsweetened

Pantry

2 tablespoons Salt and Sugar-Free Peanut Butter
Ground Cinnamon, to taste

Instructions

Steam the Pumpkin: Steam 2 cups of peeled and diced pumpkin until it becomes very soft, which usually takes about 10-15 minutes. Once steamed, drain any excess liquid to prevent the smoothie from becoming too watery.
Blend the Ingredients: In a blender, combine the steamed pumpkin, 1 banana, 1 green apple, 2 tablespoons of salt and sugar-free peanut butter, and 1 cup of unsweetened coconut milk. Blend on high speed until the mixture is silky smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, add a splash of water and blend again until you reach your desired consistency.
Serve and Garnish: Pour the smoothie evenly into two glasses or jars. Dust the top with ground cinnamon to taste for an added warm, spicy aroma. Serve immediately and enjoy your healthy glow pumpkin smoothie.

Notes

Steaming the pumpkin softens it perfectly for blending and enhances its natural sweetness.
If fresh pumpkin is unavailable, you can substitute with canned pure pumpkin, but avoid pumpkin pie filling which contains added sugars and spices.
To keep the smoothie extra cold without watering it down, chill the ingredients beforehand instead of adding ice.
Adjust the amount of coconut milk or water to control the smoothie’s thickness according to your preference.
This smoothie is naturally sweetened by fruits and peanut butter without needing any added sugars.
For a vegan or vegetarian diet, this recipe is suitable as is, and it is also gluten-free and low in added sugars.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Smoothie
Method: Blending
Cuisine: American

Keywords: pumpkin smoothie, healthy smoothie, fall smoothie, peanut butter smoothie, pumpkin recipe, gluten free smoothie, vegan smoothie, coconut milk smoothie