Description
Creamy Breakfast Pumpkin Pie Smoothie combines autumn’s warmest spices with silky blended goodness. Nutritious ingredients and quick preparation make this recipe perfect for chilly mornings when you crave comfort in a glass.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (120 ml) pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk (dairy or plant-based like almond, oat, or soy)
- ½ cup (120 ml) Greek yogurt (or plant-based yogurt for a dairy-free option)
- 1 small frozen banana
- 1 to 2 tbsps maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice (or a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger)
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon (optional, for extra spice)
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- A handful of ice cubes (optional, for a thicker smoothie)
Instructions
- Preparation: Assemble pumpkin puree, milk, Greek yogurt, frozen banana, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon in your workspace.
- Blending: Combine all ingredients in a high-powered blender, ensuring each component is thoroughly integrated for a harmonious flavor profile.
- Texture Optimization: Pulse the mixture, adjusting consistency by adding ice cubes for thickness or extra milk for a more fluid texture, blending until the smoothie achieves a silky, uniform composition.
- Finishing Touch: Pour the vibrant orange smoothie into a chilled glass, garnishing with a light dusting of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice to elevate the sensory experience.
- Serving: Enjoy immediately to capture the peak flavor and temperature of this autumn-inspired breakfast beverage.
Notes
- Adjust Liquid Consistency: Modify milk or ice quantity to reach your preferred smoothie thickness, whether you enjoy a thick, spoonable texture or a more drinkable liquid.
- Boost Nutritional Value: Replace Greek yogurt with plant-based alternatives like almond or coconut yogurt for vegan options, maintaining creamy texture while accommodating dietary restrictions.
- Enhance Flavor Complexity: Experiment with additional warming spices like nutmeg or cardamom to deepen the pumpkin pie smoothie’s autumnal profile and create a more sophisticated taste experience.
- Optimize Sweetness Balance: Control sugar content by using ripe bananas for natural sweetness or adjusting maple syrup quantity, ensuring a perfectly balanced breakfast smoothie without overwhelming sweetness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg