Healthy Pumpkin Smoothie
If you haven’t noticed by now it is almost pumpkin spice season.
Companies are turning every food product into a pumpkin-flavored commodity.
It is a sign of autumn and cooler weather, and many coffee shops use this to their advantage by creating decadent pumpkin-flavored drinks.
Pumpkin is actually a very healthful vegetable. It is high in the antioxidant beta-carotene, which can help fight cancer.
Instead of a pumpkin spice latte, try this pumpkin smoothie—using REAL pumpkin!
And because of the health advantages you can drink as many as you like!
It isn’t expensive or time consuming to make your own smoothie.
You can control all the ingredients. And you can make sure they are healthy, fresh and free of additives.
These are the INGREDIENTS you will need:
- 15 ounce can pumpkin purée
- 2 cups plant milk of your choice, or to taste
- 2 cups ice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice, or to taste
These are the INSTRUCTIONS For preparation:
- Combine all ingredients in blender.
- Blend for 1 to 2 minutes until everything is incorporated.
- Pour into tall glass. Add straw and enjoy!
NOTES
Optional:
- Add cinnamon, nutmeg, or allspice in place of pumpkin pie spice
- Add banana for a different taste.
- Use almond or soy milk.
- Use your fresh pumpkin from the holiday.
You can take Pumpkin Smoothie with you when you are on the go.
The hardest part of drinking this smoothie is not making that end of the glass air intake sound.
My daughter-in-law gave me this article from the Mayo Clinic that include the recipe for Healthy Pumpkin Smoothie.
In the fall we make it instead of our normal breakfast.
Even my preteen granddaughter makes this with no trouble at all.
It gives you energy and a sense of invincibility because you know it is more than nourishing your body.
Having something in the morning that gives me energy and a positive attitude is important to me.
And this smoothie does the trick.
This Pumpkin smoothie is vegan and gluten free And that is a win win!
If you add the maple syrup you can be assured that bit of sweetness won’t ruin the balance.
Natural maple syrup is acceptable even on the Weight Watcher diet.
Being low calorie you can look forward to spending your carb totals in different ways. So give up those Pumpkin Lattes and enjoy the fresh taste of real pumpkin!
Healthy Pumpkin Smoothie
Ingredients
- 15 ounce can pumpkin purée
- 2 cups plant milk of your choice, or to taste
- 2 cups ice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice, or to taste
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in blender.
- Blend for 1 to 2 minutes until everything is incorporated.
- Pour into tall glass. Add straw and enjoy!
Notes
- Add cinnamon, nutmeg, or allspice in place of pumpkin pie spice
- Add banana for a different taste.
- Use almond or soy milk.
- Use your fresh pumpkin from the holiday.
Nutrition
Nutrition Information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.
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Disclaimer Unless indicated recipes influenced by cookbooks, magazines or family traditions.
Thank you for participating in our linky party!
You are welcome Meg. I am thrilled you like the recipe. See you at the next party. Stay safe and have a great week!
So excited that it is the season again, love the pumpkin smoothie! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday,499 and hope you have a great week!
Miz Helen
My family loves all the fall flavors. This smoothie definitely is one. Thanks for the visit and enjoy your week.
Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party! I sure hope to see you at the new one tomorrow. Have a great afternoon.
Thanks Helen for hosting. I wouldn’t miss a party.
This looks very tasty. That could be a healthy meal replacement. TFS
I am sure it has been. For me. At least a few lunches anyway!! Thanks for sharing.
I always look forward to pumpkin season and this smoothie looks fabulous. Thank you for hosting at Thursday Favorite Things link party. We appreciate you!
Thank you so much Amy! I am glad you ofund this recipe! Have a good week.
This looks amazing! I’m sharing it with friends on facebook!
Thank you!
This looks like a wonderful option. It sounds delicious. #FridayFrivolity
Thank you Crystal! It is a great healthy smoothie.
This sounds really good! Thanks for sharing with us at the To grandma’s house we go Wednesday link party! Hope to see you there tomorrow!
Thank you Tarah! Iwill be there tomorrow. Have a great and safe election day!
Your Pumpkin Smoothie looks delicious, Marilyn, I would really enjoy that for my bedtime treat! Hope you are having a wonderful week and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Miz Helen
You are welcome Miz Helen and I am glad you enjoyed the recipe.
This sounds so yummy! I’ll definitely be giving this one a try xo
Please let me know what you think! Enjoy.
Yummy, I’ve got cut up pumpkin in the fridge, I think today would be an awesome day for a pumpkin smoothie!!
You will love it! Let me know how it goes.
Yum, this sounds really nice – perfect for autumn too! 🙂
Thanks Jess. I love pumpkin and this tastes of it!
I love how many this serves! So many smoothie recipes are for one or two smoothies and we have a family of five. Finally a recipe that I don’t have to do math for. Thank you!
I love having enough for the kids or seconds for us! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
This seems simple and looks delicious. I plan to try it. My husband and I have just started makings smoothies for breakfast (adding some protein powder). I will add this to the list of ones we want to make.
Thank you Krista for sharing your thoughts. Please let me know how it works out and what you think! Have a great weekend!
Wow! This is packed with great flavor and nutrition. I don’t have any pumpkin puree or I would be making this right now. Watch out Pumpkin Spice Latte the smoothie is taking over!
Ohh, this is much helthier. But those lattes always call my name!
Never thought about drinking some pumpkin!! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up!
You are welcome. If you try it let me know!
My husband is the smoothie guy in my house, I think he will love this one for Fall! Thanks so much for sharing at Celebrate Your Story!
Please let me know if he tries it! Thanks Chloe.
Sounds so yummy! Thanks for the recipe~Thanks for linking up to Merry Monday! Sharing on FB! Have a great week!
Kim
Good to see you Kim! I am glad you enjoy it!
I’ll definitely have to try this recipe! Thanks for sharing. Stopping by from Let’s Be Friends.
You are welcome Christine. I like it uses the leftovers! I will be there soon with more good tips and food! Enjoy your week.
I’m seriously salivating over here! I love pumpkin smoothies, and this recipe looks like the bomb! Thank you for this #smallvictoriessundaylinkup
Thank you Kristine for sharing your thoughts. I love this smoothie is also so healthy and inexpensive! I will be there soon with more good tips and food! Enjoy your week.
SO yummy and simple– and perfect for a quick pumpkin fix! 🙂
Thank you Courtney. I am glad you like it. Enjoy your week!
This is so yummy! I love pumpkin all year around and I am going to give this a try today. Thank you for sharing at Dishing it and Digging it link party. We love having you.
Thank you Vanessa. I m glad you want to try this. You won’t be disappointed. Have a fun and safe Halloween!
Okay, I really need to make this smoothie! It looks so good and I love pumpkin in just about everything!
If you love pumpkin Janelle then this smoothie is for you! Have a fun and safe Halloween!
Yum! I love both smoothies and pumpkins and can’t wait to mix the two into something delish! #MMBH
So glad you want to try this smoothie Kellie! Have a fun and safe Halloween!
I have recently become obsessed with smoothies- what could be better than a pumpkin smoothie? Sounds delish!
Thank you Judee. I find it great for a quick lunch and it tides me over to supper. Have a fun and safe Halloween!
Yummy Yummy! This pumpkin smoothie is super delicious and so nutritious! I love adding maple syrup in my smoothie, too, Marilyn!
I am glad you like it and I hope you get to try it soon.
I love pumpkin and almost always only make savory dishes to go with rice. I do know there’s a fudge recipe but we make it rarely, because my son and husband are not fans of it. This smoothie sounds delicious. I’d skip the sweetness though! And I will add a banana to taste the difference. Thank you Marilyn!
Happy Halloween!
Bananas are great in all smoothies! And you are right as it will give a hint of natural sweetness. Have a great week!
It does sound interesting, but I worry it’s too pumpkiny??
Have you tried any variations on it?
jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
With the ice and milk it kind of mutes the flavor. But you can always add more to dilute after you taste it.
I have never had a smoothie before and this one sounds and looks so good that I have to try it.
I myself am not a veggie fanatic or health nut. But this tastes great, and it isn’t green! ????
This is a good one. Pinned and shared.
Thanks Carol for the pin and comment!
Even though I’ve waited, and waited for Springs arrival, to be honest, I can’t wait for pumpkin season! Pinning this for later! Sounds delicious!
It is great Kim and good whenever you can grab fresh Pumpkin. I freeze mine in cooked cubes to use for later times.
I have never tried pumpkin smoothies before – Thank you for sharing the recipe with Pin Worthy Wednesday Marilyn
I was surprised how delcious this was. It avtully rminded me of the pumpkin custard I make my pies from! Have a lovely weekend.
Pumpkin and a smoothie?!?! Now this is something that I’m going to have to try and quick! Love this! Thanks for sharing with us at #ThrowbackThurday and hope to see you again this week!
Thanks Alli! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
Thank you for linking up with the OMHG WW! Please link up with us again this week and share your great posts! xx
Thanks for the invite Ashleigh. I will be there.
Oh my, this looks and sounds so amazing!
I’m so into the pumpkin lately! It’s crazy!
I pinned this to my Deliberate DRINKS board.
Thanks for sharing! Wishing you a lovely evening.
xoxo
Thank you so much Jennifer. I am lso on a pumkin kick right now! Have a great week.
Gosh, I’ve never had pumpkin in a smoothie before, can’t wait to try it! Thanks for linking up with us for Fabulous Foodie Fridays.
You are very welcome Lauren. I hope you enjoy it.
This sounds really delicious, Marilyn. I just love pumpkin and this smoothie sounds rich and healthy.
Thanks Sandy. it’s like drinking a pie!
I am not a major pumpkin fan, but as I’m adapting more and more a vegan diet, it does sound interesting.
Thanks for sharing this recipe on #tiptuesday.
Thanks Debbie! Try using a different fruit it will do well and you can try out different spices.
Hi, Marilyn ~ This looks interesting. I’ve never had pumpkin in my shake, but I know it’s really good for you. So, I might have to try it. I love that it’s vegan and gluten-free! Thanks for linking up with us at the Merry Monday Link Party! See you again on Sunday night!
Tiffany, thanks for commenting! Give t a try and let me know what ypu think! It is great.
This sounds so great! I definitely need to try it!
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Thanks so much Jess! Have a great week.
It’s recipes like this that make me wish I liked pumpkin! It looks so good. Pinned and Tweeted. It’s great to have you partying with us at Snickerdoodle!
Substitue apple and cinnamon and give that a try Beverly. I am going for blueberry next!
Sounds like a good recipe for fall. Pinned
Thanks so much Kimberlee! I am excited you liked it. Have a good week.
Okay, I admit that I’m not a huge pumpkin spice person [ducks head]. But, real pumpkin is another thing. This sounds really yummy!
Thanks Debbie! I love pu,pkin anything if it doesnt have nutmeg. This is a winner!
I would eat this, wait excuse me, drink it – EVERY MEAL!! 😀 Then I would turn into a pumpkin!
Thanks Gigi! If I became that pumpkin, it would be worth it! Enjoy.