Description
A Healthy Pumpkin Spice Smoothie that combines creamy pumpkin purée, ripe banana, apple chunks, Greek yogurt, and warm spices for a delicious and nutritious fall-inspired drink. Perfect for a quick breakfast or snack, this smoothie is easy to make and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main 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 ripe banana, apple chunks, plain Greek yogurt, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and ice into a blender.
- Blend Smooth: Process the ingredients until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring all the fruits and spices are well combined.
- Adjust Consistency: If the smoothie is too thick, gradually add 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 a fresh and healthy treat.
Notes
- Use frozen banana to create a creamier and colder smoothie without adding ice exclusively.
- You can substitute almond milk with any milk of your choice including dairy or other plant-based options.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup based on your preference.
- For a vegan option, ensure to use dairy-free yogurt instead of Greek yogurt.
- Add a scoop of protein powder or a spoonful of nut butter for extra protein and richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 2.5 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
