Pumpkin Spice Smoothie

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: large smoothie, or 2 small ones

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Author: Heather Nicholds

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.

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.

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