Description
A delicious and nutritious Healthy Pumpkin Spice Smoothie perfect for a quick breakfast or snack, combining pumpkin purée, banana, apple, Greek yogurt, and warming spices for a creamy and flavorful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pumpkin purée
- 1 frozen ripe banana
- 1 cup apple chunks, skin on or off
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup almond milk, or milk of choice
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup ice
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the pumpkin purée, frozen ripe banana, apple chunks, plain Greek yogurt, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and ice to a blender.
- Blend Smooth: Process all the ingredients until smooth and creamy, ensuring everything is well combined.
- Adjust Consistency: If the smoothie is too thick, add additional milk or water a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
- Serve: Pour into glasses and enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use frozen banana for a naturally sweeter and creamier smoothie without the need for extra sugar.
- Substitute Greek yogurt with a dairy-free alternative to make this smoothie vegan.
- Adjust the amount of maple syrup based on your preferred sweetness level.
- Try adding a handful of spinach for an extra nutrient boost without changing the flavor much.
- For a thinner smoothie, increase the almond milk quantity instead of water to maintain flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
