Description
A delicious and healthy pumpkin spice smoothie combining creamy pumpkin puree, ripe banana, and warm spices for a perfect autumn treat that's both nutritious and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Smoothie Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pumpkin purée
- 1 frozen ripe banana
- 1 cup apple chunks, skin on or off
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup almond milk, or milk of choice
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup ice
Instructions
- Add Ingredients to Blender: Place the pumpkin purée, frozen banana, apple chunks, Greek yogurt, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and ice into your blender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Process all the ingredients on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring all the fruits and spices are well combined.
- Adjust Consistency: If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more almond milk or water and blend again until you reach your desired consistency.
- Serve and Enjoy: Pour the smoothie into glasses and enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use frozen banana to create a thick and creamy texture without needing extra ice.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with honey or agave syrup for different sweetness profiles.
- For a vegan version, substitute Greek yogurt with plant-based yogurt.
- Add a scoop of protein powder to boost protein content if desired.
- The apple chunks can be peeled or unpeeled based on personal preference and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
