Description
This Pumpkin Smoothie captures the essence of pumpkin pie in a creamy, nutritious drink. Combining pumpkin puree, banana, and warm spices with almond milk and Greek yogurt, it’s a perfect autumn treat that’s both delicious and healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 banana
- 4 tbsp pumpkin puree
- 2 tbsp 0% fat free Greek yogurt
- 0.5 tsp cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
- 0.5 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 250 ml almond milk
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the banana, pumpkin puree, Greek yogurt, cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, maple syrup, and almond milk to a blender.
- Blend Smooth: Blend all the ingredients together until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, ensuring all spices and pumpkin are well incorporated.
Notes
- For a vegan version, replace Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt alternative.
- Use canned or fresh pumpkin puree depending on availability; ensure it’s pure pumpkin without added sugar or spices.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup or substitute it with honey if preferred.
- For an extra chilly smoothie, add a few ice cubes before blending.
- This smoothie is a great way to enjoy pumpkin’s health benefits in a quick and convenient form.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 138 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 3 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
