Description
This healthy pumpkin spice smoothie is a creamy, nutrient-packed blend perfect for a quick breakfast or snack. Featuring pumpkin purée, ripe banana, apple chunks, Greek yogurt, and warming pumpkin pie spices, this smoothie offers a delicious and nutritious taste of fall in every sip.
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 Smooth: Process on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Adjust Consistency: If the smoothie is too thick, gradually add more almond milk or water until you reach your desired texture.
- Serve Immediately: Pour the smoothie into glasses and enjoy it fresh for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use frozen banana to create a creamy texture without adding ice.
- For a vegan option, use plant-based yogurt instead of Greek yogurt.
- Adjust maple syrup amounts to suit your preferred sweetness level.
- Feel free to substitute almond milk with any milk of your choice.
- Adding a handful of spinach is a great way to increase the smoothie’s nutritional value without altering the flavor much.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
