PUMPKIN is the magic word…at least for fall.
And here are (5) Pumpkin Smoothie recipes that all look so yummy! Eventually, I’ll have to try them all. 🙂
Photo by Emily Kinni
#1) Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Smoothie: This dessert-like smoothie has only a fraction of the calories. See below how to make this chocolate pumpkin treat for yourself!
Photo by Emily Kinni
INGREDIENTS
- ⅔ cup pure pumpkin puree
- ½ cup vanilla yogurt
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1½ cups crushed ice
- whipped cream and cocoa powder, for serving
DIRECTIONS
- Place the pumpkin puree, yogurt, milk, and chocolate chips in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Add the ice, blend until smooth and frothy.
- To serve, top with whipped cream and dust with cocoa powder.
#2) Pumpkin Coconut Smoothie: Fresh ginger and coconut water makes this smoothie stand out. Keep reading for the recipe – it’s just below it’s photo!
Photo by Emily Kinni
INGREDIENTS
- 1½ cups coconut water
- 1 cup coconut milk
- ⅔ cup pumpkin puree
- 11-inch knob of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup crushed ice
- toasted coconut flakes, for serving
DIRECTIONS
- Place the coconut water, coconut milk, pumpkin puree, ginger, and ice in a blender. Blend until smooth and frothy.
- To serve, garnish with the coconut flakes.
#3) Pumpkin Superfood Smoothie: Nut-based goodness with a pinch of spice and honey makes this all too yummy. They’ll never know they’re getting their greens! Recipe just below.
Photo by Emily Kinni
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup almond milk
- ⅔ cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups packed baby spinach
- 1 cup ice
- 2 teaspoons raw honey
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- ¼ cup pistachios
DIRECTIONS
- Place all ingredients in a blender.
- Blend until smooth and frothy.
#4) Pumpkin and Roasted Apple Breakfast Smoothie: With a taste of apple and pumpkin, this smoothie is somewhere in between snack and dessert. Recipe is just below the photo!
Photo by Emily Kinni
INGREDIENTS
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup cubed roasted apple, skin removed (from 6 apples)
- pinch ground cinnamon
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 1 cup crushed ice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- granola, for serving
DIRECTIONS
- Place the pumpkin puree, oats, cinnamon, milk, ice, and maple syrup in a blender. Blend until smooth and frothy.
- To serve, top with a sprinkling of granola.
#5) Pumpkin Rice Pudding Smoothie: This kid-friendly smoothie will keep them full of energy without pumping them full of sugar! This delicious recipe is available below.
Photo by Emily Kinni
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup freshly cooked white rice, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 cup ice cubes
DIRECTIONS
- Place all ingredients in a blender.
- Blend until smooth and frothy.
Thank you for these delicious pumpkin smoothie recipes. It’s nice to mix in some healthy snacks for the fall when cookies seem to be everywhere!!
For another healthy snack this fall, click here!
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