Straightforward Pumpkin Pie Smoothie – Sally’s Baking

Readers have known as this healthful smoothie “drinkable pumpkin pie!” This creamy pumpkin pie smoothie comes collectively shortly in your blender, and combines some favourite fall flavors like pumpkin, maple, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.

I initially printed this recipe in 2014 and have since added new photographs and extra success ideas.

One reader, Kara, commented: “The right pumpkin smoothie recipe! We now have been utilizing this for years now and we by no means tire of it! A particular child favourite! I like that it packs a wholesome dose of protein and a few pumpkin for a serving of veggies. ★★★★★“

One reader, Steph, commented: “This recipe is superb. Tastes like a decadent dessert however more healthy! I add a scoop of vanilla protein powder to extend the protein however even with out the additional vanilla taste, this smoothie is a house run. ★★★★★“

Inform Me About This Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

• Texture: That is an undoubtedly creamy smoothie with an additional thick and satisfying consistency because of the Greek yogurt and banana.
• Taste: Drinkable pumpkin pie, if you’ll. You might have pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and pure maple syrup, plus a touch of vanilla should you use vanilla yogurt.
• Ease: Tremendous easy! Place all elements in a blender and mix till easy.

Selecting the Proper Substances

For this pumpkin smoothie, you’ll mix a couple of favorites from fall’s bounty of flavors. However earlier than these go into the blender, ensure you have a frozen banana readily available as a result of it is going to be the bottom of the smoothie recipe. 

1. Frozen Banana: There isn’t a lot frozen banana, simply sufficient to provide the pumpkin smoothie its unparalleled creamy base. I take advantage of it on this inexperienced smoothie and chocolate peanut butter protein smoothie too. Beneath all of the pumpkin, maple, spice, and cinnamon, the banana taste is barely there. In the event you want a smoothie recipe with out banana, my berry smoothie with out bananas suits the invoice.
2. Pumpkin: Use 100% pure pumpkin puree on this smoothie—not the can labeled “pumpkin pie filling.” If in case you have further to make use of up, listed here are recipes to make with leftover pumpkin puree. If pumpkin drinks are your factor, I undoubtedly suggest making a batch of selfmade pumpkin espresso creamer to get pleasure from along with your morning espresso.
3. Actual maple syrup: For finest style, use pure maple syrup, not the one labeled “breakfast syrup” or “pancake syrup.”
4. Yogurt: We often use vanilla Greek yogurt on this recipe. Be happy to make use of common (non-Greek) vanilla or plain Greek yogurt as a substitute. Any fats content material works, from nonfat to entire.
5. Spices: As a substitute of ready pumpkin pie spice, attempt including nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and/or extra cinnamon to style. You need to use selfmade pumpkin pie spice right here, too.
6. Milk: We often use nonfat milk or unsweetened almond milk, however you need to use any milk, dairy or nondairy, that you’ve got readily available.

Finest Blender to Use

To course of the elements right into a easy consistency, you want one thing high-powered. This blender is a favourite possibility for smoothies. And you probably have a Ninja Chopper, which additionally works as a blender, that works too.

To show this pumpkin smoothie right into a satisfying pumpkin-packed breakfast, high it with pumpkin granola. Excellent for these early fall mornings!

And should you’re seeking to cling onto that final sliver of summer time sunshine, attempt my orange creamsicle smoothie.

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