Creamy Pumpkin Smoothie with Cinnamon and Whipped Cream Recipe
This Pumpkin Smoothie is a creamy, flavorful blend of pumpkin puree, banana, Greek yogurt, and spices, perfect for a quick, nutritious breakfast or snack. Packed with protein and subtle warm spice notes, it's easy to make and can be customized with optional toppings like whipped cream and cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or your favorite milk)
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 banana
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup ice (about a scoop)
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a blender, add the almond milk, pumpkin puree, banana, Greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and ice.
- Blend Smooth: Blend all ingredients on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no chunks remain.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately. Optionally, top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon for an indulgent finish.
Notes
- Use unsweetened almond milk to keep the smoothie lower in sugar, or substitute with any milk of your choice.
- Adjust the amount of maple syrup to taste depending on desired sweetness.
- For a thicker smoothie, reduce the almond milk slightly or add more ice.
- Pumpkin puree can be canned or homemade, but ensure it is pure pumpkin and not pumpkin pie filling.
- This smoothie is best consumed immediately to enjoy its fresh flavors and texture.