This creamy Pumpkin Smoothie with the fresh flavors of pumpkin, banana, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla comes together in less than five minutes. It has the perfect balance of pumpkin pie spices and sweetness. Enjoy it for breakfast or as a snack after school or work.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
- Yogurt: vanilla or plain Greek or traditional yogurt
- Pumpkin puree: either canned or homemade
- Spices: ground cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Or try a pinch of all spice or ground cloves.
- Vanilla extract: the pure stuff, please
How to Make a Pumpkin Smoothie
Put the frozen banana, vanilla yogurt, pumpkin puree, milk, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and maple syrup in a blender. Blend on high until smooth and creamy. Then top with whipped cream and a dusting of ground cinnamon.
Preparation Tips
- You can freeze the banana whole with or without the peel on. The peel will turn black in the freezer, but it will not hurt the taste or texture of the inner flesh.
- You can use canned or fresh pumpkin puree. With the leftover pumpkin puree, you can make pumpkin chocolate chip muffins, pumpkin dip, or pumpkin chocolate chip cookies.
- This is a great way to use leftover bananas that will be tossed in the trash because they are overripe. Just freeze them and use them in smoothies.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- Use either plain Greek yogurt or plain traditional yogurt.
- If the smoothie is too thick for your liking, add a little more liquid. If it is too thin, add more frozen banana or ice cubes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use the smaller pumpkin pie or sugar pumpkins for the best flavor and consistency. Carefully slice the pumpkin in half using a sharp knife. Use a non-slip cutting board. Remove the seeds, strings, and loose pulp. Brush the edges and inside of the pumpkin with a bit of olive oil or vegetable oil. Place it flesh side down on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper for more effortless cleanup.
Roast for about 1 hour or until very fork tender. Remove it from the oven and let it cool enough to handle it easily. Scoop the cooked pumpkin flesh out and into the bowl of a food processor. Puree on high until smooth. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use within 1 week or freeze for up to 6 months.
You can use sweetened or unsweetened non-dairy milk, such as oat milk, cashew milk, soy milk, coconut milk, and almond milk.
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Ingredients
- 1 frozen banana
- ½ cup vanilla yogurt
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ⅔ cup milk see notes
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pinch ginger
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
- Add the frozen banana, vanilla yogurt, pumpkin puree, milk, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and maple syrup to a blender.
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy. If desired top with whipped cream and a dusting of ground cinnamon.
Notes
- You can freeze the banana whole with or without the peel on. The peel will turn black in the freezer, but it will not hurt the taste or texture of the inner flesh.
- This is a great way to use leftover bananas that will be tossed in the trash because they are overripe. Just freeze them and use them in smoothies.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- If the smoothie is too thick for your liking, add a little more liquid. If it is too thin, add more frozen banana or ice cubes.
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Debbie
Absolutely delicious! This is a keeper!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Debbie! So glad that you liked it!
Juliane
It’s gonna be my first time trying this! SO excited.
Kathleen
Smooth, creamy and fantastic fall flavors. I’m ready to drink one of these right now.
Renee | The Good Hearted Woman
This pumpkin smoothie is delicious. We used an almond-coconut milk, and it turned out so rich and tasty! It’s a great way to use up that last bit of pumpkin puree left over from baking, too. Thanks!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Renee! So glad that you liked it!
Aimee Mars
What perfect timing! Ready for all things pumpkin and I loved adding the puree to this smoothie.
Beth Pierce
Thanks Aimee! So glad that you liked it!
Kali Alexandria
This is a great smoothie for the fall season. Saving this!!
Erin | Dinners, Dishes and Dessert
You had me on this! Definitely a must make!
Catalina
What a great idea to use pumpkin for a smoothie! Mmmmm…. looks so inviting!
Amanda
Yes! Fall is just around the corner. I cannot wait to make this!
Erik
Such a perfect treat this time of year. Love all the pumpkin flavor!