Description
A deliciously creamy and nutritious Pumpkin Pie Smoothie that captures the flavors of fall in a refreshing, easy-to-make drink. Combining pumpkin puree, banana, almond milk, and warm pumpkin pie spices, this smoothie is naturally sweetened with maple syrup and enriched with protein from Greek yogurt. Perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack, it’s gluten-free, vegetarian, and can easily be adapted to various dietary needs.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or to taste; can substitute with honey or agave syrup)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)
- Ice cubes (optional, for colder/thicker smoothie)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In your blender, add 1 cup canned pumpkin puree, 1 frozen banana, 1 cup almond milk, 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, and 1/2 cup Greek yogurt.
- Blend Smooth: Blend on high speed until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed and the smoothie is smooth and creamy.
- Add Ice for Texture: If you prefer your smoothie colder or thicker, add a few ice cubes and blend again until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste your smoothie and add additional maple syrup if you desire a sweeter flavor, blending briefly after adding.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie evenly into two serving glasses and enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.
- Storage: If you have leftovers, store the smoothie in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Stir gently before drinking if separation occurs.
Notes
- Use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, to control sweetness and spices.
- Frozen banana adds natural sweetness and creaminess; fresh banana can be used but the smoothie will be less thick.
- Substitute almond milk with any milk of choice, including dairy or plant-based options.
- To make it vegan, use a plant-based yogurt and ensure the sweetener is vegan-friendly.
- The smoothie is best enjoyed fresh to preserve texture and flavor.
- Pumpkin pie spice can be homemade by mixing cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage, Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1 cup)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: pumpkin pie smoothie, fall smoothie, pumpkin smoothie, healthy smoothie, vegetarian smoothie, fall recipe, pumpkin spice smoothie
