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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.

Completed Easy Pumpkin Smoothie in a glass.
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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

Ingredients for Easy Pumpkin Smoothie measured out on a white surface.

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

Process shot showing ingredients in a blender.
Process shot showing ingredients in a blender post blending.

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

Do I have to use frozen bananas?

No, fresh bananas will work, too, but the pumpkin spice smoothie won’t be as thick.

Can I make the smoothie without banana?

Try using frozen pumpkin puree, avocado, or cauliflower. Vegan yogurt adds a creamier flavor without banana.

Don’t like the flavor of canned pumpkin?

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.
Completed Easy Pumpkin Smoothie being poured into a glass.

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.

Completed Easy Pumpkin Smoothie in a storage container.

More Vegan Smoothie Recipes

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

5 from 26 votes
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 0 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
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!

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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.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 168mgPotassium: 974mgFiber: 8gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 9685IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 181mgIron: 2mg

Additional Info

Author: Toni Okamoto
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Method: Blender
Diet: Vegan
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My goal in life is not to be rich or wealthy,
‘Cause true wealth comes from good health and wise ways…
we got to start taking better care of ourselves ” – Dead Prez

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  1. 5 stars
    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!

  2. 5 stars
    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?!!!!

    1. Love it! It’s definitely a great way to enjoy it year round if you want to avoid baking on a summer day!