Description
A cozy, nourishing pumpkin spice smoothie that tastes like pie and powers you through chilly mornings, perfect for fall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (100 percent pumpkin, not pie filling)
- 1 small frozen banana
- 3/4 to 1 cup milk of choice (dairy or unsweetened almond, oat, or cashew milk)
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt or dairy free yogurt
- 1 to 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch each of ginger, nutmeg, and clove
- 1 tablespoon nut butter (almond, cashew, or peanut)
- Pinch of salt
- Handful of ice (optional)
Instructions
- Blend the milk and pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Add the frozen banana, yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla, spices, nut butter, and a pinch of salt.
- Blend until creamy, adjusting thickness by adding more milk or ice as needed.
- Taste and adjust spices and sweetness, then pour into a glass.
- Optionally, sprinkle cinnamon on top before serving.
Notes
For extra protein, add protein powder and adjust milk slightly. Smoothie keeps well in the fridge for up to 24 hours or can be frozen in individual portions.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 5mg