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Creamy pumpkin smoothie in two clear glasses, muted orange color, cinnamon dust, small banana and pumpkin cues nearby, thick realistic blended texture under soft window light. The lower title bubble reads Pumpkin Smoothie Recipe.
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Pumpkin Smoothie Recipe

Creamy pumpkin smoothie with banana, yogurt and warm spice, balanced for thickness and sweetness with make-ahead and variation tips.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Blending 2 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast, Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large banana sliced and frozen
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin purée not pie filling
  • 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened milk plus more as needed
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup optional
  • 1 tablespoon almond butter or peanut butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • High-speed blender
  • Measuring cups
  • Rubber spatula
  • Two glasses

Method
 

  1. Add milk and yogurt to the blender first so the blades have liquid around them when blending starts.
  2. Add pumpkin, maple syrup, almond butter, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt and vanilla.
  3. Place the frozen banana pieces on top, separating any pieces that have frozen into a solid block.
  4. Start on low, increase to high, and blend for 45 to 60 seconds until completely smooth, stopping safely to scrape if needed.
  5. For a thinner smoothie, add milk one tablespoon at a time. For a colder, thicker drink, add a few more frozen banana slices.
  6. Pour immediately into two glasses, dust lightly with cinnamon if desired, and serve before the frozen fruit melts.

Notes

  • Read ingredient labels and the manual for any appliance used.
  • Begin checking at the early end of the range.
  • FoodSafety.gov's clean and chill framework applies to refrigerated dairy, cut fruit and prompt cold storage.
  • This recipe was developed through culinary research and editorial review.