Description
This delicious Pumpkin Smoothie Recipe is a nutrient-packed, creamy drink perfect for a healthy breakfast or a refreshing fall beverage. Combining canned pumpkin purée with banana, Greek yogurt, warm spices, and a touch of maple syrup, it offers a cozy and naturally sweet flavor. It’s quick to prepare and can be easily adapted to dairy-free diets.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- ½ cup canned pumpkin purée
- 1 frozen banana
- ¾ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- ¼ cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- â…› teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup ice cubes (optional, for a thicker smoothie)
Instructions
- Add Ingredients to Blender: Add the pumpkin purée, frozen banana, milk, yogurt, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, vanilla extract, and ice (if using) into a blender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and well combined with no lumps.
- Adjust Flavor: Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness or spice levels as desired by adding more maple syrup or spices.
- Serve Immediately: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy right away for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For added nutrition, blend in a scoop of protein powder or a tablespoon of flaxseed or chia seeds.
- Use unsweetened almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version.
- Frozen banana helps to achieve a creamy texture and chill the smoothie without needing ice, but ice cubes can be added for extra thickness.
- Adjust the level of spices according to your preference for warmth and flavor.
