Pumpkin Spice Smoothie
This is great when the days start getting cooler—it’s super thick, creamy, and filling enough to get you through a busy morning. This smoothie can be made without a blender: Leave out the oats and mash the banana with a fork or replace it with another 2 tablespoons sugar.
Servings: 1 large smoothie, or 2 small ones
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup non-dairy milk
- 3/4 cup water, plus more as needed
- 1 banana
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 cup rolled oats, optional
- 2 Tbsp unrefined sugar, or soft pitted dates
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the pumpkin, milk, water, banana, pumpkin pie spice, oats (if using), and sugar. Purée until smooth and creamy, about 50 seconds. Add a bit more water if you like a thinner smoothie.
Notes
A CLOSER LOOK: Canned pumpkin should be just pure pumpkin (not pie filling), with nothing added. It is high in vitamins A and C and potassium.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 580mg | Potassium: 920mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin A: 38800IU | Vitamin C: 25.6mg | Calcium: 520mg | Iron: 6.5mg
