This homemade pumpkin smoothie recipe is everything you want in a fall treat-creamy, cozy, and bursting with that classic pumpkin spice flavor. Made with real pumpkin puree, old fashioned oats, almond milk, and a touch of maple syrup, it's my go-to protein-packed breakfast this season!
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While I love my strawberry smoothie and blueberry avocado smoothie during summer, this pumpkin pie smoothie just hits the spot when the air turns crisp and all I want are cozy, fall flavors in every sip. It tastes just like pumpkin pie.
📖Why My Recipe Works
- Skips Heavy Cream and Processed Sugar - Instead, we're using pure pumpkin puree, almond milk and maple syrup to keep it a light and feel-good treat.
- No Banana - I love bananas, but not for this recipe. Let's let the pure pumpkin flavor shine through!
🧾Ingredient Notes
- Pumpkin Purée - Use fresh or canned pumpkin puree for a classic base or pumpkin pie filling if you prefer sweeter and pre-spiced. My trick is to use leftover pumpkin puree that I used for baking pumpkin bread or cookies!
- Almond Milk - Substitute with oat, soy, or coconut milk.
- Old Fashioned Oats - Make sure it's gluten-free (if needed). Instant or quick cooking oats will blend quickly.
- Maple Syrup - Swap with honey (if you don't need it to be vegan).
- Pumpkin Pie Spice -Use store-bought or make your own blend with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves.
- Protein Powder - Optional, but adds an extra protein boost! Add a scoop of your favorite unflavored or vanilla protein powder.
⏲️How to Make Pumpkin Smoothie
- Add all the pumpkin smoothie ingredients to a blender. Blend on high for about 90 seconds to break down the oats and get that luscious creamy texture.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness before serving. Add a touch more maple syrup if needed. Serve immediately while fresh!
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
- Soak the oats in almond milk for 10-15 minutes before blending for a thinner texture.
- Turn it into a smoothie bowl. Cut back on the almond milk to make it thicker, and use frozen pumpkin puree. Top it with granola, pumpkin syrup, chopped nuts, or chia seeds!
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🌡️Storing Leftovers
Store leftover pumpkin smoothie in an airtight tumbler or jar with a lid. They should keep fresh in the fridge up to a day. Just give it a good shake before drinking!
📖 Recipe Card
Pumpkin Smoothie
Ingredients
- ½ cup pumpkin puree or pumpkin pie filling
- ¾ cup almond milk
- ½ cup old fashioned oats certified gluten free, if needed
- 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 8 ice cubes
- 1 scoop protein powder optional
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth, about 90 seconds.½ cup pumpkin puree, ¾ cup almond milk, ½ cup old fashioned oats, 2 Tablespoons maple syrup, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, 8 ice cubes, 1 scoop protein powder
- Serve immediately or keep tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to one day.
Notes
- If you use pumpkin pie filling, skip the maple syrup and added spices.
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