Description
This Strawberry Banana Pumpkin Smoothie is a creamy, nutrient-packed drink combining the sweetness of strawberries and bananas with the rich, autumnal flavor of pumpkin puree. Enhanced with warm spices and a touch of natural sweetness, it makes a perfect healthy breakfast or snack option that’s both refreshing and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit and Vegetables
- 2 cups strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 medium banana
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
Dairy and Liquids
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt (nonfat preferred)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- ½ cup to 1 cup water (or more), as desired for thickness
Spices and Seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon flax seeds
Sweeteners
- Honey or Agave nectar, as desired for sweetness
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Wash the strawberries if using fresh, peel the banana, and measure out the pumpkin puree, yogurt, coconut milk, and spices.
- Combine in blender: Add strawberries, banana, pumpkin puree, plain yogurt, unsweetened coconut milk, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and flax seeds to the blender.
- Blend until smooth: Blend all the ingredients at high speed until completely smooth and creamy. Stop occasionally to scrape down the sides if needed.
- Adjust consistency and sweetness: Add water gradually (starting with ½ cup) until your desired thickness is reached. Sweeten with honey or agave nectar according to your taste and blend briefly to mix.
- Serve chilled: Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve immediately, ideally chilled for the best refreshing flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen strawberries based on availability; frozen will make the smoothie thicker and colder.
- Nonfat plain yogurt keeps the smoothie light, but you can substitute with Greek yogurt for extra protein.
- Adjust the amount of water to get your preferred smoothie thickness; less for a thicker shake, more for a drinkable consistency.
- For a vegan option, use plant-based yogurt and agave nectar or maple syrup as sweetener.
- Flax seeds add fiber and omega-3 fatty acids; grind them if you prefer a smoother texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage, Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250ml)
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 3 mg
Keywords: Strawberry smoothie, Banana smoothie, Pumpkin smoothie, Healthy smoothie, Fall-inspired smoothie, Fruit and vegetable smoothie
