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This simple Pumpkin Smoothie has all your favorite fall flavors blended together for a quick and delicious breakfast or snack idea. It’s made with real pumpkin, pure maple syrup, and Greek yogurt or your favorite protein powder.
Move over, Pumpkin Spiced Latte! This healthy pumpkin smoothie recipe is a great way to celebrate fall while staying full all morning long.
The smoothie is made with unsweetened pumpkin puree, not the pumpkin pie filling which already has spices added. If you make pumpkin desserts for Thanksgiving, this healthy pumpkin pie smoothie is a great way to use up that leftover pumpkin puree knocking around in your fridge.
I like to add a source of protein such as Greek yogurt or protein powder, but if you’re seeking a sweet treat, leave it out! It tastes a lot like dessert without it, in the best way possible.
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Recipe ingredients
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Ingredient notes
- Milk: Use cow’s milk or any of the non-dairy milks such as almond milk, oat milk, cashew milk, soy milk, or coconut milk.
- Protein powder: You can use either plain Greek yogurt or vanilla protein powder in this smoothie. Protein powder is never a one-size-fits-all solution, but I wrote extensively about the Best Protein Powders for Smoothies because it’s something I care about. If you don’t currently have a favorite, you might be able to find one in the list.
- Maple syrup: I love the fall flavor of maple here, but you can use your own preferred sweetener such as honey, agave, stevia, or even brown sugar. Or, add a splash of vanilla extract for natural sweetness.
- Pumpkin spice: To make your own, whisk together the 1 ½ tablespoons cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ginger, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, ¾ teaspoon allspice, and ¾ teaspoon ground cloves. Transfer to a small airtight container and store in a dark place for up to 6 months.
Step-by-step instructions
- In the bottom of a blender, add milk, frozen banana, canned pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and pumpkin spice.
- Blend to a smooth consistency. Taste and add additional maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, or cinnamon, if desired.
Recipe tips and variations
- Yield: This recipe makes about 2 cups of smoothie, enough for 1 serving.
- Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Some separation may occur, so shake or stir to combine before enjoying.
- Flax or chia seeds: Add 2 tablespoons of flax seeds or chia seeds for an extra boost of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. You can soak the chia seeds in water for 5 to 10 minutes if desired, but it’s not required. Bob’s Red Mill is my favorite brand for these.
- Customize: Add more texture with nut butter such as peanut or almond butter (the flavor will change). You could also add frozen cauliflower (especially riced cauliflower) to your smoothie; you’ll get a boost of veggies and won’t taste a thing! You can also add avocado if you’re looking for a more filling smoothie (the color will change, of course).
- Beet Smoothie: This raw Beet Smoothie is sweetened with plenty of icy strawberries so you can enjoy all the beet benefits without the raw root taste. Add your favorite protein powder or Greek yogurt and a squirt of honey for a smoothie almost too pretty to drink.
- Caribbean Passion Smoothie: This Jamba Juice copycat is sweet, refreshing, and easy to make at home. It tastes EXACTLY like the real thing!
- Carrot Smoothie: You’ll love the flavors of mango, bananas, and orange juice in this colorful, vibrant smoothie starring a secret ingredient: frozen carrots.
- Mango Smoothie: This simple smoothie is flavored with mangoes and bananas with Greek yogurt for protein and milk for creaminess.
- Peanut Butter Smoothie: Even with a no-sugar peanut butter, this 4-ingredient protein-packed Peanut Butter Smoothie recipe tastes sweet and light while keeping you full.
- Spinach Smoothie: Fresh spinach, banana, pineapple, and yogurt make for a super simple, totally delicious way to eat more greens.
- Strawberry Citrus Ginger Smoothie: Quench your thirst with this refreshing and fruity treat perfect for crushing your sweet cravings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Thicken any smoothie with extra ice cubes.
Yes, this pumpkin smoothie is naturally gluten free.
Choose a paleo protein powder (or omit it entirely) and swap a non-dairy milk option. Pumpkin, bananas, maple syrup, and the spices are all paleo.
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Pumpkin Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk or almond milk (see note 1)
- 1 banana chopped and frozen
- 1 scoop protein powder or ½ cup Greek yogurt, optional (see note 2)
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin purée
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (see note 3)
- pinch pumpkin pie spice (see note 4)
Instructions
- In the bottom of a blender, add milk, banana, pumpkin, maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice. Blend until smooth. Taste and add additional maple syrup or pumpkin pie spice, if desired.
Notes
- Milk: Use cow’s milk or any non-dairy milk such as almond milk, oat milk, cashew milk, or soy milk.
- Protein powder: You can use either Greek yogurt or protein powder in this smoothie. Protein powder is never a one-size-fits-all solution, but I wrote extensively about the Best Protein Powders for Smoothies because it’s something I care about. If you don’t currently have a favorite, you might be able to find one in the list.
- Maple syrup: I love the fall flavor of maple here, but you can sweeten your smoothie with honey or agave. Or, add a splash of vanilla for natural sweetness.
- Pumpkin spice: To make your own, whisk together the 1 ½ tablespoons cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ginger, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, ¾ teaspoon allspice, and ¾ teaspoon cloves. Transfer to a small airtight container and store in a dark place for up to 6 months.
- Yield: This recipe makes about 2 cups of smoothie, enough for 1 serving.
- Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Some separation may occur, so shake or stir to combine before enjoying.
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