Description
Enjoy a delicious Pumpkin Banana Smoothie, featuring a creamy blend of pumpkin puree, frozen banana, and Greek yogurt, sweetened with maple syrup and spiced with warm flavors. Perfect for a nutritious breakfast or a refreshing snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 banana, frozen
- 1 cup almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 1/2 cup ice cubes (optional, for a thicker smoothie)
- Whipped cream (for topping, optional)
- Ground cinnamon (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients: Lay everything out on the counter for a smooth process.
- Measure the pumpkin puree: Use pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling.
- Prepare the banana: If not frozen, peel and slice the banana, then freeze for at least 2 hours.
- Get your milk ready: Measure out 1 cup of almond milk or your preferred milk.
- Scoop the Greek yogurt: Measure out 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt.
- Gather your spices: Measure out the pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Add the pumpkin puree: In a blender, add the pumpkin puree.
- Incorporate the frozen banana: Add the frozen banana chunks.
- Pour in the milk: Add the almond milk to the blender.
- Add the Greek yogurt: Scoop in the Greek yogurt.
- Sweeten it up: Drizzle in maple syrup, adjusting to taste.
- Flavor it up: Add vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Add ice (optional): Toss in ice cubes for a thicker smoothie.
- Blend it all together: Blend on high speed for 30-60 seconds until smooth.
- Check the consistency: Adjust with more milk or pumpkin/yogurt as needed.
- Taste test: Adjust sweetness with more maple syrup if desired.
- Pour into glasses: Serve in your favorite glasses.
- Add toppings (optional): Top with whipped cream and ground cinnamon if desired.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy fresh with a straw or spoon.
- Store leftovers (if any): Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, consider using whole milk or coconut milk.
- Adjust the sweetness of the smoothie by varying the amount of maple syrup.
- This smoothie is best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored for a short time in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes