Pumpkin Smoothie or Smoothie Bowl

Pumpkin smoothie! My delicious pumpkin spice smoothie recipe tastes just like a pumpkin pie. Delicious, easy to make, and filled with healthy ingredients. Make my healthy pumpkin smoothie recipe for a fun on the go fall breakfast!

You can either make this pumpkin smoothie recipe into a drinkable pumpkin pie smoothie, or a thick creamy pumpkin smoothie bowl that tastes like ice cream!

I wrote this recipe years ago and had originally made it with a base of pumpkin spice chia pudding and topped it with a thick smoothie. Since then, I've moved away from my thick smoothie jars and into easier to make smoothies.

I hope you guys love this updated pumpkin smoothie recipe as much as we did! It is so easy to make and tastes just like a pumpkin pie!

Want to learn how to make the best smoothies at home? Make sure to read my tutorial on how to make a smoothie at home!

PUMPKIN SMOOTHIE INGREDIENTS

Simple and healthy ingredients! Make sure to choose organic where you can for the most nutritional benefits.

• 1 frozen banana
• ½ cup pumpkin puree canned or fresh
• ½ cup vanilla yogurt
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, optional
• ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
• ½ cup milk of choice
• handfull ice cubes 

PUMPKIN SMOOTHIE BOWL INGREDIENTS

If you want to make a delicious pumpkin pie smoothie bowl instead, I used the same ingredients, just different ratios!

• 1 frozen banana
• ½ cup frozen pumpkin puree, frozen into ice cube trays
• ¼-1/2 cup yogurt
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• splash milk, if needed

IS CANNED PUMPKIN GOOD FOR YOU?

Yes, canned pumpkin is good for you and is an easy way to get in more vegetables! Make sure you buy organic canned pumpkin in BPA free cans to ensure that you're getting the best pumpkin quality for your body.

Canned pumpkin is great for fiber and beta carotene, both of which support gut health and overall weight loss!

WHAT'S IN THE PUMPKIN SMOOTHIE AT SMOOTHIE KING?

The pumpkin D-lite smoothie has organic pumpkin, dates, milk, protein blend, spice blend, and vanilla frozen yogurt. This smoothie is actually a great option for a pretty healthy treat or snack on the go. 6 grams of added sugar, 8 grams of fiber, and 12 grams of protein.

TIPS TO MAKE THE MOST DELICIOUS HEALTHY PUMPKIN PIE SMOOTHIE

Use an extra ripe banana or dates. Either of these is going to give you that really sweet pumpkin pie flavor, but without the added sugar.

Use vanilla yogurt, and vanilla milk. Both of these will add a delicious vanilla flavor to your pumpkin smoothie. Make sure you choose yogurt and milk with as little added sugar as possible for the healthiest smoothie.

Add ice cubes! Believe it or not, this was the first time I used ice cubes in my smoothie and it turned out so good! The ice cubes added a delicious cold and smooth texture, without having to add too much "stuff" into my smoothie.

HOW TO MAKE MY HEALTHY PUMPKIN SMOOTHIE IN ANY BLENDER!

(skip to the next section if you're making the pumpkin smoothie bowl instead)

This smoothie is so easy to make and you can use any blender that you have! My most asked question is what blender should be used to make smoothies? And really, any blender will work. I'm showing you how to make this one today in a small hand held blender rather than my big one.

STEP 1: add ingredients to your blender

In your blender, add:

• 1 frozen banana
• ½ cup canned or fresh pumpkin puree
• ½ cup vanilla yogurt
• Hand full ice cubes
• ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• ½ cup milk of choice

STEP 2: blend and enjoy!

Blend your smoothie till there are no frozen banana or ice cube chunks left. Garnish with a little sprinkle of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice on top.

Hope you guys love this one as much as we did!

HOW TO MAKE A THICK PUMPKIN SMOOTHIE BOWL INSTEAD

Scoop pumpkin puree into ice cube trays, it is best to use a flexible one like silicone so you can easily remove the frozen pumpkin cubes. Place in the freezer overnight to freeze solid.

Once pumpkin puree is frozen solid (I freeze mine overnight), add it to your blender along with:

• 1 frozen banana
• ½ cup yogurt
• 1 scoop protein powder
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
• add a splash of milk as needed. (It is best to keep blending and not add milk for the most thick smoothie bowl texture.)

Blend till completely smooth, scoop into a bowl and enjoy! Happy Fall!

More healthy pumpkin recipes with canned pumpkin (or you can use fresh made!):

• Dunkin pumpkin cream cold brew
• Dunkin iced pumpkin spice latte
• Pumpkin chickpea cookie dough
• Pumpkin spice energy balls
• Healthy pumpkin pie
• Pumpkin spice latte truffles
• Pumpkin spice overnight oats
• Instant pot pumpkin steel cut oats
• Almond flour pumpkin muffins
• Almond milk pumpkin spice coffee creamer

My original pumpkin smoothie jar was made with a base of pumpkin pie spice chia pudding (2 tablespoons chia seeds, ½ cup soy milk, ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice) and topped with a sweet potato smoothie (½ cup sweet potato, 3 frozen bananas, 1 scoop collagen powder).

While my smoothie jars are so gorgeous to look at, they're not the most convenient. So, I updated this pumpkin spice smoothie jar into an easy to make drinkable pumpkin pie smoothie. I hope you guys love the new version as much as we did!

FAQ's

Frequently asked questions about my healthy pumpkin smoothie recipe.

How do I make a chocolate pumpkin smoothie?

If you want a chocolate flavor, you can add either 1-2 tablespoons of cacao powder right into your blender before you blend. Or, you can use a scoop of chocolate protein powder.

How do I make a vegan pumpkin smoothie recipe?

All you have to do to make my smoothie vegan is choose plant based milk and plant based yogurt.

Can I make this pumpkin smoothie with almond milk?

Yes! This smoothie recipe tastes delicious with unsweetened vanilla almond milk!

What can I replace the bananas with?

If you're not a banana fan, you can easily make my pumpkin smoothie with no banana. Simply replace the frozen bananas with 2-3 pitted dates. The dates are a perfect compliment to pumpkin and add the sweet flavor without bananas.

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Pumpkin spice smoothie was originally posted on December 27th, 2019 and was updated on September 5th, 2022 with new photos and video content.