Description
This Healthy Pumpkin Smoothie is a delicious and nutritious blend perfect for a quick breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up. Combining canned pumpkin purée with milk, coffee, banana, maple syrup, and warming spices creates a creamy, flavorful smoothie packed with vitamins and antioxidants. It’s an easy, no-cook recipe that delivers autumnal flavors in a refreshing drink.
Ingredients
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Smoothie Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Canned Pumpkin Purée
- 1/2 cup Milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1/2 cup Coffee, cooled
- 1 Banana
- 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 pinch Ground Cloves
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients including canned pumpkin purée, milk, cooled coffee, banana, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves to ensure a smooth blending process.
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine the canned pumpkin purée, milk, coffee, banana, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into a glass immediately. Optional: garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a cinnamon stick for extra aroma and presentation.
- Enjoy: Consume fresh for the best flavor and nutritional benefit.
Notes
- Use cooled coffee to avoid curdling or overheating the milk during blending.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the milk with almond, oat, or soy milk.
- Adjust maple syrup quantity to taste if you prefer it less sweet.
- Add ice cubes before blending if you prefer a colder smoothie.
- Can be customized by adding a scoop of protein powder for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pumpkin smoothie, healthy smoothie, fall recipe, pumpkin purée, banana smoothie, coffee smoothie, cinnamon, maple syrup
