If you haven’t noticed by now, it is 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!
Healthy Pumpkin Smoothie
Vegan and Gluten Free! Instead of a pumpkin spice latte, try this pumpkin smoothie.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Adjust Servings: 6
Calories: 97kcal
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.
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g (5%) | Protein: 3g (6%) | Fat: 1.7g (3%) | Saturated Fat: 0.4g (2%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 51mg (2%) | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 3g (12%) | Sugar: 8.7g | Vitamin A: 0% | Vitamin C: 0% | Calcium: 0% | Iron: 0%
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Amy
September 1, 2017 at 2:34 AMI always look forward to pumpkin season and this smoothie looks fabulous. Thank you for hosting at Thursday Favorite Things link party. We appreciate you!
Marilyn
September 1, 2017 at 5:01 PMThank you so much Amy! I am glad you ofund this recipe! Have a good week.
Diane Negron
July 12, 2017 at 11:38 PMThis looks amazing! I’m sharing it with friends on facebook!
Marilyn
July 13, 2017 at 1:36 PMThank you!
Crystal Green
November 13, 2016 at 2:25 PMThis looks like a wonderful option. It sounds delicious. #FridayFrivolity
Marilyn
November 13, 2016 at 7:24 PMThank you Crystal! It is a great healthy smoothie.
Grandmas House DIY
November 8, 2016 at 3:45 PMThis 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!
Marilyn
November 8, 2016 at 4:12 PMThank you Tarah! Iwill be there tomorrow. Have a great and safe election day!
Miz Helen
November 7, 2016 at 8:26 PMYour 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
Marilyn
November 7, 2016 at 8:34 PMYou are welcome Miz Helen and I am glad you enjoyed the recipe.
Carla a.k.a Mrs. R
November 7, 2016 at 11:36 AMThis sounds so yummy! I’ll definitely be giving this one a try xo
Marilyn
November 7, 2016 at 4:19 PMPlease let me know what you think! Enjoy.
Katrin
November 6, 2016 at 2:37 AMYummy, I’ve got cut up pumpkin in the fridge, I think today would be an awesome day for a pumpkin smoothie!!
Marilyn
November 6, 2016 at 1:42 PMYou will love it! Let me know how it goes.
Jess Powell (Babi a Fi)
November 5, 2016 at 12:25 PMYum, this sounds really nice – perfect for autumn too! 🙂
Marilyn
November 5, 2016 at 8:35 PMThanks Jess. I love pumpkin and this tastes of it!
Marie
November 4, 2016 at 3:12 PMI 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!
Marilyn
November 4, 2016 at 4:48 PMI love having enough for the kids or seconds for us! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Krista
November 4, 2016 at 8:49 AMThis 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.
Marilyn
November 4, 2016 at 10:52 AMThank you Krista for sharing your thoughts. Please let me know how it works out and what you think! Have a great weekend!
Nikki Frank-Hamilton
November 3, 2016 at 12:40 PMWow! 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!
Marilyn
November 3, 2016 at 8:37 PMOhh, this is much helthier. But those lattes always call my name!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome
November 3, 2016 at 10:03 AMNever thought about drinking some pumpkin!! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up!
Marilyn
November 3, 2016 at 8:36 PMYou are welcome. If you try it let me know!
Chloe Crabtree
November 3, 2016 at 9:39 AMMy 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!
Marilyn
November 3, 2016 at 8:35 PMPlease let me know if he tries it! Thanks Chloe.
Kim~madeinaday
November 2, 2016 at 1:19 PMSounds so yummy! Thanks for the recipe~Thanks for linking up to Merry Monday! Sharing on FB! Have a great week!
Kim
Marilyn
November 2, 2016 at 3:31 PMGood to see you Kim! I am glad you enjoy it!
Christine
November 2, 2016 at 9:41 AMI’ll definitely have to try this recipe! Thanks for sharing. Stopping by from Let’s Be Friends.
Marilyn
November 2, 2016 at 10:52 AMYou are welcome Christine. I like it uses the leftovers! I will be there soon with more good tips and food! Enjoy your week.
Krisitne
November 1, 2016 at 11:01 PMI’m seriously salivating over here! I love pumpkin smoothies, and this recipe looks like the bomb! Thank you for this #smallvictoriessundaylinkup
Marilyn
November 2, 2016 at 10:50 AMThank 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.
Courtney
November 1, 2016 at 5:30 AMSO yummy and simple– and perfect for a quick pumpkin fix! 🙂
Marilyn
November 1, 2016 at 3:20 PMThank you Courtney. I am glad you like it. Enjoy your week!
Vanessa
October 31, 2016 at 9:16 AMThis 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.
Marilyn
October 31, 2016 at 3:06 PMThank you Vanessa. I m glad you want to try this. You won’t be disappointed. Have a fun and safe Halloween!
Janelle @ Run With No Regrets
October 31, 2016 at 8:14 AMOkay, I really need to make this smoothie! It looks so good and I love pumpkin in just about everything!
Marilyn
October 31, 2016 at 3:05 PMIf you love pumpkin Janelle then this smoothie is for you! Have a fun and safe Halloween!
Kellie - Hooray for Moms
October 31, 2016 at 1:16 AMYum! I love both smoothies and pumpkins and can’t wait to mix the two into something delish! #MMBH
Marilyn
October 31, 2016 at 3:01 PMSo glad you want to try this smoothie Kellie! Have a fun and safe Halloween!
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October 30, 2016 at 11:34 PMI have recently become obsessed with smoothies- what could be better than a pumpkin smoothie? Sounds delish!
Marilyn
October 31, 2016 at 3:00 PMThank you Judee. I find it great for a quick lunch and it tides me over to supper. Have a fun and safe Halloween!
Ilka
October 30, 2016 at 8:48 PMYummy Yummy! This pumpkin smoothie is super delicious and so nutritious! I love adding maple syrup in my smoothie, too, Marilyn!
Marilyn
October 30, 2016 at 10:00 PMI am glad you like it and I hope you get to try it soon.
Vidya Sury
October 29, 2016 at 12:15 AMI 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!
Marilyn
October 29, 2016 at 2:49 PMBananas are great in all smoothies! And you are right as it will give a hint of natural sweetness. Have a great week!
jodie filogomo
October 26, 2016 at 10:59 PMIt does sound interesting, but I worry it’s too pumpkiny??
Have you tried any variations on it?
jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Marilyn
October 27, 2016 at 2:50 PMWith the ice and milk it kind of mutes the flavor. But you can always add more to dilute after you taste it.
Debbie Welchert
October 25, 2016 at 12:33 PMI have never had a smoothie before and this one sounds and looks so good that I have to try it.
Marilyn
October 25, 2016 at 10:41 PMI myself am not a veggie fanatic or health nut. But this tastes great, and it isn’t green! ????
Carol
October 24, 2016 at 12:23 PMThis is a good one. Pinned and shared.
Marilyn
October 24, 2016 at 4:14 PMThanks Carol for the pin and comment!
Kim Y
April 5, 2016 at 10:44 PMEven 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!
Marilyn Lesniak
April 6, 2016 at 12:21 PMIt is great Kim and good whenever you can grab fresh Pumpkin. I freeze mine in cooked cubes to use for later times.
Amberjane
April 1, 2016 at 12:58 PMI have never tried pumpkin smoothies before – Thank you for sharing the recipe with Pin Worthy Wednesday Marilyn
Marilyn Lesniak
April 1, 2016 at 8:44 PMI was surprised how delcious this was. It avtully rminded me of the pumpkin custard I make my pies from! Have a lovely weekend.
Alli @ Tornadough Alli
October 7, 2015 at 9:49 PMPumpkin 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!
Marilyn
October 7, 2015 at 10:29 PMThanks Alli! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
Ashleigh
October 7, 2015 at 12:14 AMThank you for linking up with the OMHG WW! Please link up with us again this week and share your great posts! xx
Marilyn
October 7, 2015 at 10:28 PMThanks for the invite Ashleigh. I will be there.
Jennifer | The Deliberate Mom
October 6, 2015 at 10:51 PMOh 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
Marilyn
October 7, 2015 at 10:27 PMThank you so much Jennifer. I am lso on a pumkin kick right now! Have a great week.
Lauren @ Create Bake Make
October 4, 2015 at 4:27 PMGosh, 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.
Marilyn
October 7, 2015 at 10:25 PMYou are very welcome Lauren. I hope you enjoy it.
Sandy Sandmeyer
October 3, 2015 at 8:51 PMThis sounds really delicious, Marilyn. I just love pumpkin and this smoothie sounds rich and healthy.
Marilyn
October 3, 2015 at 9:49 PMThanks Sandy. it’s like drinking a pie!
Debbie
October 3, 2015 at 2:13 PMI 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.
Marilyn
October 3, 2015 at 9:49 PMThanks Debbie! Try using a different fruit it will do well and you can try out different spices.
Tiffany
October 1, 2015 at 5:11 PMHi, 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!
Marilyn
October 1, 2015 at 8:42 PMTiffany, thanks for commenting! Give t a try and let me know what ypu think! It is great.
Jess
September 30, 2015 at 11:44 PMThis sounds so great! I definitely need to try it!
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Marilyn
October 1, 2015 at 12:02 AMThanks so much Jess! Have a great week.
Beverly
September 29, 2015 at 8:56 AMIt’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!
Marilyn
September 29, 2015 at 12:22 PMSubstitue apple and cinnamon and give that a try Beverly. I am going for blueberry next!
Kimberlee
September 28, 2015 at 4:49 PMSounds like a good recipe for fall. Pinned
Marilyn
September 28, 2015 at 11:05 PMThanks so much Kimberlee! I am excited you liked it. Have a good week.
Debbie @ Coach Debbie Runs
September 27, 2015 at 9:30 PMOkay, I admit that I’m not a huge pumpkin spice person [ducks head]. But, real pumpkin is another thing. This sounds really yummy!
Marilyn
September 27, 2015 at 9:36 PMThanks Debbie! I love pu,pkin anything if it doesnt have nutmeg. This is a winner!
GiGi Eats
September 25, 2015 at 1:45 PMI would eat this, wait excuse me, drink it – EVERY MEAL!! 😀 Then I would turn into a pumpkin!
Marilyn
September 25, 2015 at 2:14 PMThanks Gigi! If I became that pumpkin, it would be worth it! Enjoy.