Description
This Pumpkin Pie Smoothie is a delicious and nutritious blend that captures the comforting flavors of pumpkin pie in a refreshing, easy-to-make drink. Featuring pumpkin puree, banana, and warming spices, it’s perfect for fall mornings or a healthy snack anytime.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or dairy-free alternative)
- Ice cubes (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients and equipment, including a blender and measuring tools, to streamline the smoothie-making process.
- Combine Base Ingredients: Add the pumpkin puree, frozen banana, almond milk, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice into the blender. These components create the flavorful base of your smoothie.
- Add Yogurt: Pour in the Greek yogurt or your chosen dairy-free alternative, which adds creaminess and protein to the smoothie.
- Blend Smooth: Blend on high for about 30 seconds or until the mixture is smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- Add Ice (Optional): For a colder smoothie, add a few ice cubes and blend again until the ice is fully crushed and blended in.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample your smoothie and add more maple syrup if you want additional sweetness, then blend again briefly to mix.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into two glasses or cups and enjoy immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh or canned pumpkin puree without added spices for the best flavor control.
- To make the smoothie vegan, use a dairy-free yogurt alternative.
- Adjust the amount of maple syrup based on your preferred sweetness level.
- For a thicker smoothie, use frozen banana; for thinner, add more almond milk.
- Optional ice cubes help chill the smoothie but can dilute the flavor if used excessively.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage, Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie (approx. 12 oz)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: pumpkin pie smoothie, pumpkin smoothie, fall smoothie, healthy smoothies, pumpkin recipes, cinnamon smoothie
