Pumpkin season is here and this Pumpkin Smoothie is the easiest way to celebrate that. It is like a pumpkin pie in a glass and not only does it taste amazing, it is also super nutritious. A great way to use up the pumpkin flesh from carving pumpkins and an easy way to get in the autumn spirit.
Pumpkin Smoothie
Want all of the flavour of a pumpkin pie without the hassle of baking one? Make yourself a Pumpkin Smoothie! We are embracing everything pumpkin at the moment and we love how easily available (and how cheap) they are in the shops right now.
We are full steam ahead with the pumpkin recipes. Have you tried our Pumpkin Pie Porridge and a warming drink of Pumpkin Spice Latte.
This pumpkin smoothie is a delicious way to get yourself out of a smoothie rut this autumn. You can either make your own pumpkin puree, or use tinned to save yourself some time. Lightly spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger and sweetened with maple syrup, this has all the autumn vibes.
Why should you try it?
✔ An easy way to use up pumpkin puree
✔ Just 138 calories a glass
✔ The ultimate autumn smoothie
✔ Great for halloween parties
✔ Ready in less than 5 minutes
How To Make a Pumpkin Smoothie
This autumnal pumpkin smoothie is deliciously creamy, with just the right amount of spice and sweetness. What makes it creamy is that we used a frozen banana. If you don’t have any frozen, then don’t worry about it, but it really does make a difference to the texture, and you can’t taste banana.
Of course pumpkin is a must, but you will probably be surprised at how little you need in this recipe, as it is quite a strong flavour. Feel free to change the balance of the cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger too – it really does depend on your preference.
We used almond milk, to keep this a vegan smoothie. But you can use any dairy, or non dairy milk you like. Cashew milk makes this even creamier.
Fresh or Canned Pumpkin?
If you want to make this smoothie really quick and easy, then use canned pumpkin. You could make your own pumpkin puree by roasting a halved pumpkin, and then scooping out the flesh and blending it once it is cooled.
Want to try some other pumpkin recipes? How about this Healthy Pumpkin Spiced Latte, Pumpkin Chilli, Pumpkin Smoothie, Pumpkin Waffles, Creamy Pumpkin Soup, or Pumpkin Porridge.
No Waste Pumpkins
Over 18,000 tonnes of pumpkin flesh goes to waste every year due to pumpkins bought for the sole reason of being carved into Jack O’Lanterns.
If you or your kids are carving a pumpkin this Halloween, rather than throw away the scooped out flesh, use it to make a delicious pumpkin recipe. You can bake the pumpkin seeds for snacking on too.
Is a Pumpkin Smoothie Healthy?
Pumpkins have lots of health benefits. Firstly, it is low in calories and high in fibre. This means it will keep you fuller for longer and a high fibre diet has been proven to keep your heart healthy.
Pumpkins contain high amounts of of vitamin A, which can help reduce the decline of retinal function, meaning your eyes will stay healthier. They are also high in beta-carotene and other antioxidants with cancer protective properties.
They are high in phytoestrogens which can lower blood pressure. And finally, they are rich in tryptophan. This is responsible for making serotonin, which helps improve your mood and can help improve your quality of sleep. So all in all, pumpkins really are great for you.
How To Store a Pumpkin Smoothie
It is best made fresh and then drunk straight away. However, if you make too much of it then you can keep it in an air tight container for a day. You could even make it the night before and then enjoy as an easy breakfast the next morning.
Ingredients needed to make a Pumpkin Smoothie
- 1 Banana, frozen
- 4 tbsp Pumpkin puree
- 2 tbsp 0% Greek yoghurt
- ½ tsp Cinnamon
- ½ tsp Nutmeg
- ½ tsp Ground ginger
- 1 tbsp Maple syrup
- 250ml (1 cup) Almond Milk
Extra Tips:
- To make this smoothie vegan, use a dairy free milk and yoghurt.
- Feel free to change the balance of the spices to suit your own tastes.
- Add a small scoop of protein powder to make this a protein packed smoothie.
- To get this smoothie really creamy, use a high powdered blender.
- What to make this even more refreshing, add some ice to the blender.
- Break the banana in to chunks before freezing, as it makes it easier to blend.
- You can swap the maple syrup for honey (or another liquid sweetener), however it will no longer be vegan.
How To Make Pumpkin Smoothie – Step by Step:
One: Add all the ingredients to a blender.
Two: Blend until smooth.
Want to try some other pumpkin recipes? How about these:
Pumpkin Chili
Pumpkin Overnight Oats
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Pumpkin Waffles
Pumpkin Porridge
Creamy Pumpkin Soup
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Pumpkin Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 Banana
- 4 tbsp Pumpkin puree
- 2 tbsp 0% Greek yoghurt
- 0.5 tsp Cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp Nutmeg
- 0.5 tsp Ground ginger
- 1 tbsp Maple syrup
- 250 ml 1 cup Almond Milk
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a blender and mix until smoot
Mel says
Yum, this is just my kind of smoothie. I will be pinning your recipe now!
Jenni says
I was wondering what to do with my pumpkin, think i will give this a try x
Annie B says
Sold! I am totally making this. That looks ridiculously yummy…I need one!
Fashion and Style Police says
This sounds and looks seriously delicious. I love it.
Melanie Edjourian says
Now this sounds amazing, I bought a pumpkin the other day so if it’s still ok I will try and give this a go!
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