Description
A cozy and nutritious Healthy Pumpkin Spice Smoothie perfect for fall or any time you crave a creamy, flavorful treat packed with pumpkin, banana, and warm spices.
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
- Combine Ingredients: Add pumpkin purée, frozen banana, apple chunks, Greek yogurt, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and ice into a blender.
- Blend Smoothly: Process all ingredients until smooth and creamy, ensuring no large chunks remain.
- Adjust Consistency: If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more almond milk or water and blend again until you reach your desired texture.
- Serve: Pour into glasses and enjoy immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt alternative.
- Use fresh apple chunks if you prefer a less icy texture.
- Adjust the amount of pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon to suit your taste preference.
- Tip: Use frozen banana slices to achieve a creamy, chilled smoothie without extra ice.
- Maple syrup can be swapped for honey or agave syrup for different sweetness options.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
