Description
Pumpkin Smoothie – a quick and delicious pumpkin smoothie recipe made with wholesome, real-food ingredients. This refreshing smoothie tastes just like a pumpkin pie and is perfect for a cozy fall breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Smoothie Ingredients
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/2 cup dairy-free plain yogurt (vanilla flavor 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 (Optional)
- Regular or dairy-free whipped cream
- Cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the frozen banana, dairy-free yogurt, pumpkin puree, unsweetened almond milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and ice cubes to a high-speed blender. Start with 2 tablespoons of maple syrup to control sweetness.
- Blend Smooth: Blend the mixture on HIGH until smooth and creamy, pausing to scrape down the sides of the blender as needed to ensure even mixing.
- Adjust Sweetness and Consistency: Taste the smoothie and add more maple syrup if desired. To thicken, add more frozen banana, yogurt, or ice cubes. To thin, add an extra splash of almond milk.
- Serve: Pour the finished smoothie into a glass. Optionally, top with regular or dairy-free whipped cream and garnish with a cinnamon stick for added flavor and festive presentation.
Notes
- If you plan ahead, freeze pumpkin puree in ice cube trays overnight to use instead of ice cubes for a thicker smoothie.
- To thicken the smoothie, add more frozen banana, yogurt, or ice cubes.
- To thin the smoothie, add additional unsweetened almond milk.
- Toppings like dairy-free whipped almond milk or coconut milk whipped cream work well as alternatives.
- Optional add-ins include chia seeds, ground flaxseeds, plant-based or other protein powders, or collagen for an extra nutritional boost.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
