Description
Pumpkin pie smoothie blends autumn’s warmth with creamy indulgence, delivering classic flavors in a chilled glass. Packed with seasonal spices and nutritious ingredients, this breakfast treat offers a delightful start to your morning.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk (dairy or plant-based like almond, oat, or soy)
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) Greek yogurt (or plant-based yogurt for a dairy-free option)
- 1 small frozen banana
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger)
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for extra spice)
Additional Ingredients:
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- A handful of ice cubes (optional, for a thicker smoothie)
Instructions
- Gather your blending companions: pumpkin puree, milk, Greek yogurt, frozen banana, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon for a morning flavor explosion.
- Toss all ingredients into the blender, creating a harmonious mixture that promises a creamy autumn-inspired beverage.
- Activate the blender, transforming the ingredients into a silky-smooth concoction with a vibrant orange hue.
- Evaluate the texture, strategically adding ice cubes for a more substantial consistency or introducing additional milk to achieve a lighter, more flowing profile.
- Continue blending until the smoothie reaches a perfectly uniform and velvety texture, ensuring no lumps or unincorporated ingredients remain.
- Select your favorite glass and carefully pour the luscious mixture, allowing its rich color and aromatic essence to tantalize your senses.
- Enhance the presentation with a delicate sprinkle of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice across the surface, creating a visually appealing and fragrant finishing touch.
- Consume immediately to savor the optimal temperature and freshness of this delightful breakfast beverage.
Notes
- Choose ripe, brown-spotted bananas for maximum sweetness and creaminess in your smoothie.
- Swap dairy milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk for a vegan-friendly version that’s equally delicious.
- Boost protein content by adding a scoop of vanilla or unflavored protein powder for a more filling breakfast option.
- Freeze leftover pumpkin puree in ice cube trays to have ready-to-use portions for future smoothie batches, reducing food waste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg