Pumpkin Smoothie – an easy, delicious pumpkin smoothie recipe made with real-food ingredients! Tastes just like a pumpkin pie!
The BEST Pumpkin Smoothie Recipe
I think we can all agree that pumpkin season is the BEST season! You start to feel a cool crisp in the air, school begins, and just like that it’s fall – time for all things pumpkin! You are going to love this smoothie. It tastes just like pumpkin pie! Perfect for a quick fall breakfast or snack on the go. It is made with simple, real ingredients and can be made in 5 minutes!
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What You Will Need
- Frozen banana – the delicious fruit that adds a touch of sweetness.
- Unsweetened almond milk (or another dairy-free milk) – thins out the smoothie so you can drink it!
- Vanilla extract – a dash of vanilla flavor
- Plain dairy-free yogurt – gives it that full, creamy texture that we all love about smoothies.
- Pumpkin puree – that amazing pumpkin goodness that we all know and love!
- Maple syrup – just a little for a bit more sweetness.
- Cinnamon & pumpkin pie spice – the good stuff! These are the flavors that really bring the smoothie to life!
Add-Ins
Smoothies are a great way to easily add-in a few ingredients that pack some great health benefits. Here are a few that I love:
- Collagen – a protein responsible for healthy joints and skin elasticity, or stretchiness. Also great for healthy nails and hair!
- Protein powder – easily add a boost of protein to your smoothie with a scoop of protein powder.
- Chia seeds – a high quality protein that is packed with antioxidants and fiber!
- Ground flax – high in Omega-3 fats and also rich in dietary fiber!
- Hemp seeds – also great for some added protein and fiber.
Prep Ahead
The pumpkin puree can be put into ice cube trays and stored that way. Making it super easy to pop some out and toss them in the smoothie when you are ready. The frozen banana can be stored in a silicone freezer bag so it is ready to go when the craving strikes! And if you are looking for tips on the best ways to freeze bananas you should checkout this post!
How To Make a Pumpkin Smoothie
Step one – Gather your ingredients.
Step two – Toss your ingredients in a blender.
Step three – Blend to your desired consistency.
Step four – Enjoy!
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Pumpkin Smoothie
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 smoothie 1x
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Description
Pumpkin Smoothie – an easy, delicious pumpkin smoothie recipe made with real-food ingredients! Tastes just like a pumpkin pie!
Ingredients
- 1 banana, frozen
- 1/2 cup dairy-free plain yogurt (vanilla works too)
- 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4–1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2–4 tablespoons real maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- handful of ice cubes
- toppings: reg. or dairy-free whipped cream, cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Add ingredients to high-speed blender (note: I would recommend starting with 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and then add more after you taste it).
- Blend on HIGH, stopping to scrape down the sides as-needed.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy! Feel free to top with whipped cream (reg. or dairy-free) and garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Notes
- Ice Cubes: if you plan ahead I recommend actually freezing the pumpkin puree overnight in ice cube trays – then you can probably skip the handful of ice cubes!
- Thicken: to thicken add a little more frozen banana, yogurt or some more ice cubes.
- Thin: to thin add another splash of unsweetened almond milk.
- Toppings: feel free to top with dairy-free whipped almond milk or coconut milk.
- Add-ins: feel free to add in chia seeds, ground flax, protein powder (plant-based or otherwise) or collagen.
Jen says
Loved this! I added a scoop of protein powder and some flax seed and it was still delicious!
Suzanne says
This looks so good! What a great combination of flavors!
Linda says
Absolutely delicious even though I omitted Maple Syrup.
Bridget Montag says
So glad to hear you enjoyed it!