Description
Embrace the flavors of fall with this delightful Pumpkin Smoothie, a quick and creamy drink that brings the essence of pumpkin pie into your glass. Whip it up in just five minutes for a nutritious breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a festive addition to your gatherings. This smoothie combines the rich taste of pumpkin purée and banana with warm spices, creating a cozy beverage you’ll adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup pumpkin purée
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup milk (or milk alternative)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp brown sugar (or sweetener of choice)
Instructions
- Add pumpkin purée, frozen banana, ground flaxseed, pumpkin pie spice, milk, and vanilla extract to a blender.
- Blend on high until smooth.
- Taste and add brown sugar or your preferred sweetener; blend again until well combined.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy cold.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For an ultra-creamy texture, use frozen bananas. Adjust the sweetness according to your preference—feel free to explore different sweeteners. Experiment with almond or oat milk for a unique flavor twist.