Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Pumpkin Pie Breakfast Smoothie

As I’ve mentioned before, I’m one of those people who loves pumpkin, and has no problem eating it any time of year, whether it’s in my Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread, Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins, Low Carb Pumpkin Bars, or yeah, this Pumpkin Pie  Smoothie.

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie is for Fall

Made with canned pumpkin puree, ricotta cheese, frozen ripe banana, protein powder, milk of your choice, maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice, this is one breakfast smoothie that you’ll look forward to every autumn!

Fall is for Pumpkin Pie Smoothies

And no, whipped cream on top isn’t necessary, but…

Try a Pumpkin Pie Smoothie this Fall!

…if you’re going to have a Pumpkin Pie Smoothie, then let’s live a little, okay?! Me? I alwaaaays say yes to whipped cream!

Pumpkin Smoothie with Whipped Cream

As much I love pumpkin, I don’t like the time and effort it takes to prepare fresh pumpkin, so all of my from-scratch pumpkin recipes use canned pumpkin puree. I always use the Libby brand, and apparently Huffpost’s report and the Kitchn’s post jibes with my taste in canned pumpkin! Once opened, you can refrigerate any unused pumpkin puree in an airtight container for up to a week.

Pumpkin Pie in a Tall Glass

For the spicing of this Pumpkin Pie Smoothie, I was lazy and just used McCormick Pumpkin Spice. If you don’t have any pumpkin pie spice, then you certainly can mix up your own with spices that you probably already have in your pantry. Chowhound, Pioneer Woman, and Martha Stewart all have similar recipes for homemade pumpkin pie spice. Here’s the printable recipe for a rich and flavorful Pumpkin Pie Smoothie:

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

 

Save Print

Prep time

2 mins

Cook time

2 mins

Total time

4 mins

 

Canned pumpkin puree, ricotta cheese, frozen banana, milk of your choice, protein powder, maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice are combined in the blender for a rich and flavorful breakfast smoothie.

Author: Ginger Wroot

Recipe type: Breakfast smoothie

Cuisine: American

Serves: 1 serving

Ingredients

• ¼ cup ricotta cheese
• ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
• ½ scoop of vanilla or unflavored protein powder
• ½ frozen and very ripe banana
• 1 and ½ cups milk of your choice (I used unsweetened almond milk)
• 2 Tablespoons maple syrup (I used sugar free)
• 1 Tablespoon sugar and sugar substitute (I used Stevia)
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• dash of salt
• Optional: whipped cream

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend just until smooth.
2. Serve in tall glass and top with whipped cream, if desired.

3.5.3226

–G

*Please note that all opinions are mine alone, and that I received no samples, payments, or financial incentives from Libby, McCormick, or Trader Joe’s, their affiliates or any other person or entity for comments or links in this article.

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie for Breakfast