Pumpkin Smoothie (tastes like Pumpkin Pie!)
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4.7
Pumpkin Smoothie (tastes like Pumpkin Pie!)
Description
The smoothie combines pureed pumpkin with classic pumpkin pie spice for familiar seasonal warmth. Medjool dates provide natural sweetness and a smooth texture when blended with almond milk. Optional hemp hearts contribute subtle nutty flavor and a slight protein boost, but do not affect the core pumpkin-pie taste. The mixture is blended until smooth before adding ice, which is processed again to achieve the desired slushy consistency.
Serving immediately is recommended for best texture and flavor impact. Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 24 hours but will become runny and may separate. Adjust sweetness by substituting frozen bananas or maple syrup instead of dates if preferred, and add extra ice to thicken as needed.
This smoothie can be a convenient way to enjoy pumpkin flavors without baking or preparing desserts and works well during fall or any time you want pumpkin spice in a drinkable form.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup pumpkin 89 grams, puree
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (2 grams)
- 4 to 5 Medjool dates pitted (about 75 grams, soft
- 2 tablespoons hemp hearts (optional; 18 grams)
- 3/4 cup almond milk (156 grams)
- 5 ice 174 grams, large cubes
Instructions
- Combine the pumpkin, spice, dates, hemp hearts (if using), and almond milk in the blender. Blend until completely smooth.
- Add in the ice, and blend again until the smoothie has a slushy texture. Serve right away for the best taste and texture.
- Leftover smoothie can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours, but the texture will be very runny.
Notes
- If substituting bananas for dates as sweetener, use frozen bananas and add maple syrup to enhance the pumpkin pie flavor.
- You may sweeten the smoothie using only maple syrup, adjusting the amount between 1 to 2 tablespoons to taste.
- Add additional ice cubes if you prefer a thicker, more slushy texture in your smoothie.
- Store leftover smoothie in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, but expect a thinner consistency.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 471 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 471kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 81g | 27% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 836mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 67g | 134% |
| Vitamin A | 13008IU | 260% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 124mg | 12% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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