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    Home » Smoothies

    Pumpkin Smoothie

    Published: Sep 13, 2018 · Modified: Apr 8, 2022 by Mamma C · This post may contain affiliate links

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    If you love pumpkin, you have to try this healthy pumpkin smoothie! It's made with almond milk, a banana, walnuts, vanilla and warm spices for a delicious vegan breakfast.

    Photo of Pumpkin Smoothie with cinammon stickAre you a pumpkin lover? I'm the type who gleefully throws canned pumpkin in my grocery cart during the first week of August.

    Honestly, it's because of this delicious pumpkin smoothie. I can't wait until fall to make it.

    You may recall I make healthy, vegan, smoothies for breakfast in my Vitamix (affiliate link) six days a week. It's one of my tricks to keeping my weight under control.

    So, I'm constantly thinking of seasonal ones, such as this cinnamon-apple smoothie with oats, to whip up and prevent breakfast boredom. I've been making this skinny pumpkin smoothie for four years! 

    It's basically pumpkin pie in a glass...without the guilt.

    ingredients for pumpkin smoothieI originally published this "pumpkin delight smoothie" in 2014, when I barely knew how to operate my camera. It was time for some updated photos and a nice, new recipe card with nutrition info.

    But, I can't get rid of the ridiculous story that explains my inspiration for this pumpkin smoothie. Read on...

    Pumpkin Smoothie Recipe Post from 2014

    Can you believe I'm the only one in my household who likes pumpkin? I find this so strange.

    Growing up, my brother, Dad, and I always looked forward to Mom's pumpkin pie, which she made every year during the week of Halloween, and sometimes at Thanksgiving too. It never, ever occurred to me there were people who didn't enjoy pumpkin.

    Overhead photo of pumpkin smoothie with cinnamon stick in a glassIn fact, my ignorance led to an awkward newlywed moment 21 years ago.

    You see, I had these beautiful recipe cards, complete with photos, that my husband had ordered for me in the mail. (How sweet of him! Or, wait...maybe it was a subtle hint, like when you offer someone a breath mint...)

    Anyway, there was a recipe for a frozen, layered pumpkin dessert with ice cream and ginger snaps. Yum!

    So, being an earnest new wife who wanted to impress my husband, I made this fabulous dessert. I was so excited!

    Photo of two glasses of pumpkin smoothies with cinnamon sticksI eagerly watched my husband as he took a spoonful, waiting for his reaction...which was nothing. He just silently, dutifully ate the dessert.

    "How is it?" I asked, thinking maybe he was so engrossed in eating that he had forgotten to pay me a compliment.

    "I don't like pumpkin, but it's OK," he confessed.

    "Oh."

    There was an uncomfortable silence. I felt bad for a moment.

    Then I wondered how I hadn't known this sooner. And who doesn't like pumpkin?!

    But then, realizing I would have the entire dessert all to myself, I quickly recovered. And yes, I ate that trifle bowl of frozen pumpkin goodness for two weeks straight.

    Nowadays, I still need my pumpkin fix, but I can't afford to eat party-sized desserts by myself. So, at this time of year, a 15-ounce can of pumpkin is my BFF.

    two pumpkin smoothies in glasses with cinnamon sticks insideJust three heaping tablespoons (I use the regular silverware), plus cinnamon, ginger and walnuts, turn my morning banana smoothie into a guilt-free, pumpkin smoothie. I store the leftover pumpkin in the refrigerator, and I get four consecutive days of creamy, dreamy pumpkin bliss for breakfast.

    The best part is, I don't have to share it with anyone.

    More healthy smoothie recipes

    • Banana Carrot Smoothie (Like Cake!)
    • Healthy Chocolate-Banana Smoothie with Pecans
    • Chocolate-Cherry Smoothie
    • Pomegranate Smoothie with Banana and Walnuts
    • Banana-Cranberry Smoothie

    P.S. If you love pumpkin, you have to try my Pumpkin-Orange French Toast,  pumpkin scones and this pumpkin Alfredo sauce!

    (Recipe Source: Cooking with Mamma C. Pumpkin smoothie recipe originally published on September 8, 2014 and now updated with new photos, additional text and nutrition info. )

    two glasses of pumpkin smoothies with cinnamon sticks in front of a pumpkin and napkins

    Pumpkin Smoothie

    You'll love this delicious & healthy pumpkin smoothie!
    5 from 7 votes
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 449kcal
    Author: Mamma C

    Ingredients

    • 1 banana (peeled & broken in half)
    • 1 cup almond milk (if using unsweetened almond milk, add a date or sweetener)
    • ⅓ cup canned pumpkin
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • salt (a sprinkle)
    • 3 sprinkles cinnamon
    • 1 sprinkle ground ginger
    • ¼ cup shelled walnuts
    • ½ cup ice
    • ¼ cup oats (optional; use gluten free if needed)
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    Instructions

    • Place ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth. Store leftover pumpkin in the refrigerator and use within five days.

    Notes

    I'm counting this whole recipe as one serving, since I usually drink it all. You can get two smaller servings as a snack if you wish.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 175mg | Potassium: 792mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 12785IU | Vitamin C: 13.7mg | Calcium: 390mg | Iron: 3.6mg
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    1. Tisha

      September 13, 2018 at 9:35 pm

      5 stars
      Pumpkin smoothies sound great for a morning start!!!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        September 14, 2018 at 6:57 am

        I'm starting my day with one now...Thanks, Tisha!

        Reply
    2. Meredith

      September 13, 2018 at 9:25 pm

      5 stars
      Ooh - a smoothy that tastes like pumpkin pie?!? Sign me up... pinning to try once it is finally fall here in NC!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        September 14, 2018 at 6:57 am

        Thanks for pinning it, Meredith. I hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    3. Sharon

      September 13, 2018 at 8:42 pm

      5 stars
      I love pumpkin anything! My goal is to try new recipes with pumpkin in them this year, this is at the top of my list!

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      • Mamma C

        September 14, 2018 at 6:56 am

        I like that goal! I want to try pumpkin and chocolate. I hope you love this smoothie, Sharon!

        Reply
    4. Jessie

      September 13, 2018 at 7:05 pm

      5 stars
      I love pumpkin spiced drinks! Trying this one tomorrow! Thank you!

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      • Mamma C

        September 14, 2018 at 6:55 am

        I hope you enjoy it, Jessie!

        Reply
    5. Pam Greer

      September 13, 2018 at 4:12 pm

      5 stars
      I love pumpkin everything!! This smoothie is perfect for getting my pumpkin fix.

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        September 13, 2018 at 4:23 pm

        It's perfect and guilt free! Thanks, Pam.

        Reply
    6. Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron

      September 14, 2014 at 2:03 pm

      Well, I for one like pumpkin...I am going through some sort of crazy pumpkin phase, which is very unlike me, but I'm going with it! This smoothie looks like the perfect morning drink, you can get your pumpkin fix without eating an unhealthy donut or cookie or slice of pie 🙂

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        September 14, 2014 at 2:56 pm

        At least pumpkin is healthy in general, so I say go with it! 🙂

        Reply

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