Description
A simple and healthy pumpkin smoothie made with frozen bananas, pumpkin puree, and plant-based milk, flavored with warming pumpkin pie spice for a creamy and delicious fall-inspired drink.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 frozen bananas
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/2 cup plant-based milk (almond, oat, coconut, or any preferred)
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and optional cloves)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients, ensuring bananas are frozen to achieve a thick and creamy texture.
- Blend Smoothie: Add plant-based milk and pumpkin puree first into the blender, followed by the frozen bananas and pumpkin pie spice. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the smoothie and modify sweetness or spice levels as desired. Optionally, add a sweetener to enhance flavor if needed.
- Serve: Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately for the best texture and freshness.
Notes
- Use super ripe bananas as they provide natural sweetness, eliminating the need for added sugar.
- Freeze bananas to achieve a thick, creamy texture similar to ice cream.
- When blending, place liquids and soft ingredients near the blades first, then add the frozen bananas last to help the blender work efficiently.
- Adjust consistency by reducing plant milk for a thicker smoothie bowl or increasing it for a thinner drink.
- If you prefer a sweeter smoothie, add maple syrup, agave, or your favorite sweetener.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
