Pumpkin Smoothie
A delicious and nutritious pumpkin smoothie, perfect for any time of the day, combining pumpkin, banana, yogurt, and milk.
Ingredients
Smoothie Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree Canned or freshly pureed cooked pumpkin
- 1 banana banana Frozen banana recommended for creaminess
- 1 cup milk Dairy or non-dairy (e.g., almond milk, coconut milk)
- 1/2 cup yogurt Optional, can use non-dairy yogurt for vegan option
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup Sweeten to taste
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice Or adjust with nutmeg or cinnamon
- to taste ice cubes Optional, for chilling
Instructions
Preparation
- In a blender, combine pumpkin puree, banana, milk, yogurt (if using), honey or maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Blend until smooth.
- If desired, add ice cubes and blend again to reach your desired consistency.
Serving
- Pour into a glass and enjoy!
- Sprinkle a bit of extra pumpkin pie spice on top or add whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon as a garnish.
Notes
Store leftover smoothie in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours in an airtight container, or freeze in ice cube trays for later use. Blend cubes with milk when ready to enjoy again.