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Enjoy the flavors of pumpkin pie filling in a thick, creamy, cozy, yet wholesome 4-ingredient pumpkin smoothie! Dairy-free, gluten-free, and no added sugar! Plus, it’s ready in just 5 minutes.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This pumpkin smoothie recipe tastes like easy vegan pumpkin pie filling – but healthier, faster to prepare, and completely drinkable! With a combination of pumpkin puree, frozen bananas, a little plant milk, and cozy spices, it’s thick and creamy (like soft serve ice cream!), contains no added sugar, is gluten-free, dairy-free, and perfect as a wholesome breakfast/snack all year round.
Whether you’re using up leftover pumpkin purée from one of my easy vegan canned pumpkin recipes or just need a pumpkin fix, this Fall-inspired pumpkin banana smoothie is a tasty alternative to a vegan pumpkin spice latte. Even better, it’s easy to throw together in minutes in a blender, is easily adaptable (with extra flavor and/or nutrients), and is made entirely of wholesome ingredients – for fiber, antioxidants, and several crucial vitamins and minerals.
You might also like my sweet potato smoothie, spiced persimmon smoothie, breakfast coffee smoothie, or rich chocolate peanut butter banana smoothie.
The Ingredients and Substitutes
What Could I Add To A Pumpkin Smoothie?
- Vanilla extract: For extra warm, dessert-like depth in the pumpkin spice smoothie
- Turmeric: Add a pinch to this spiced pumpkin smoothie for anti-inflammatory benefits – best absorbed with some freshly cracked black pepper.
- Orange zest: Just a little for brightness.
- Sweetener: i.e., maple syrup, coconut sugar, brown sugar, or 1-2 Medjool dates work wonderfully in a smoothie with pumpkin.
- Oats: Add old-fashioned/rolled oats for thickness, heartiness, fiber, and filling power.
- Nut butter: Add 1-2 tbsp sunflower seed, peanut, cashew, or almond butter for richness, protein, and healthy fats.
- Seeds: 1 tbsp of flax, chia, or hemp seeds add protein, fiber, and heart-healthy fats.
- Protein: Add a scoop of vegan plain/vanilla protein powder. You may need more plant milk.
- Coffee: Add a shot of espresso for your morning get-up-and-go.
How to Make a Pumpkin Smoothie
Step 1: Blend all the ingredients until smooth and creamy.
Step 2: Then, taste the pumpkin pie smoothie and adjust any ingredient to your liking (including adding sweetener, if preferred).
Topping options: Try vegan whipped cream, crushed graham crackers or this easy peanut butter granola, dried fruit, toasted or candied nuts, vegan date caramel sauce, etc.
FAQs
No, fresh bananas will work, too, but the pumpkin spice smoothie won’t be as thick.
Try using frozen pumpkin puree, avocado, or cauliflower. Vegan yogurt adds a creamier flavor without banana.
Try simmering it for a few minutes – this eliminates raw/canned aftertaste while concentrating the flavor.
Pro Recipe Tips
- Use super ripe bananas: They’re naturally sweet, so you won’t even need added sugar. Use frozen bananas for a thick, creamy texture. Learn how to freeze bananas here.
- To blend properly: Add liquids and soft ingredients closest to the blades, with the firmest/frozen ingredients last.
- Taste and adjust: i.e., more spice, more sweetness, etc.
- To adjust the consistency: For a thicker pumpkin smoothie bowl, reduce the amount of plant milk. For a thinner smoothie, increase the plant milk.
Storage Instructions
Smoothies made with frozen ingredients are best consumed immediately. Fresh fruit smoothies can be stored in the fridge for up to a day.
Freeze leftover pumpkin puree smoothie in a Ziplock/Stasher/ice cube tray for up to 3 months. Re-blend from frozen with a splash of liquid.
More Vegan Smoothie Recipes
Vegan Breakfasts
Ginger Fruit Smoothie
Vegan Breakfasts
Kale Pineapple Smoothie
Vegan Breakfasts
Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
Vegan Desserts
Cherry Chocolate Smoothie
If you tried this easy pumpkin smoothie recipe or any other recipe on my blog, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. Thanks!
Easy Pumpkin Smoothie
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Ingredients
- 2 frozen bananas
- ¼ cup of pumpkin puree , NOT pumpkin pie filling.
- ½ cup of plant-based milk , use any – almond, oat, coconut, etc.
- ¼ teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice , or individual spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and optional cloves.
Instructions
- Blend all the ingredients until smooth and creamy.
- Then, taste the pumpkin pie smoothie and adjust any ingredient to your liking (including adding sweetener, if preferred).
Notes
- Use super ripe bananas: They’re naturally sweet, so you won’t even need added sugar. Use frozen bananas for a thick, creamy texture. Learn how to freeze bananas here.
- To blend properly: Add liquids and soft ingredients closest to the blades, with the firmest/frozen ingredients last.
- Taste and adjust: i.e., more spice, more sweetness, etc.
- To adjust the consistency: For a thicker pumpkin smoothie bowl, reduce the amount of plant milk. For a thinner smoothie, increase the plant milk.
We loved this. we added espresso powder definitely more pumpkin pie spice, and just a tiny bit of molasses for that extra Autumnal flavor. it was a winner!
Love the addition of the espresso powder! So glad you gave it a go!
Now that was very TASTY! I used a 1/2 tsp of pumpkin spice to zip it up. I also added a little espresso powder to it to give it that “PSL vibe.” Who needs Starbucks when we can have this?!!!!
Enjoy! 🙂
SOOOO good. I love pumpkin pie so I’ll be having this smoothie all year long.
Love it! It’s definitely a great way to enjoy it year round if you want to avoid baking on a summer day!