Pumpkin Spice Smoothie – a healthy way to enjoy pumpkin spice without a sugar overload! This cold and creamy smoothie is nutritious, filling, and will help satisfy your craving for a slice of pumpkin pie!
Are you guys tired of pumpkin spice everything yet? I’m sure not. In fact I’m diggin’ it even more right now than I was at the beginning of fall. I guess the acceptance that the nice long days of sunshine are gone has set in. So gimme alllllll the pumpkin.
We already had pumpkin pie crème brûlée the other week. Now you get to enjoy a pumpkin spice smoothie!
I had to give a presentation for work the other night. Do you ever have to give these for your job? I used to get so, so nervous doing them. All throughout university, and then again when I started my job a couple years ago! Now though? I’m not quite as nervous anymore. I guess when you’ve given the same presentation 20 times you start to get used to it, you get more confident and it gets easier and easier each time. Maybe when I have to do one on a new topic it’ll be scary again…
Anyhow, cooking is kind of the same way. Maybe you aren’t so confident in the kitchen right now. But you know what? Keep practicing, keep trying new things and slowly you will become better and better! Who knows, you might even learn to love cooking as much as I do!
Life lessons woo!
Now, this pumpkin spice smoothie recipe is an easy one. You literally can’t screw it up unless if you forget to put the lid on the blender or something.
Don’t do that.
That won’t be any fun.
This smoothie is healthy, seasonal, and makes a great breakfast or snack! It’s creamy, sweet and will satisfy your pumpkin spice craving without being a million gajillion calories! I looove how the oatmeal included in this not only adds bulk to the smoothie, keeping you full long, but it also gives it more of that ‘pie’ taste. I think I’ll be having it for my next breakfast myself.
If you try this recipe for a Pumpkin Spice Smoothie please let me know! Leave a comment, rate it, post on the Zest & Simmer Facebook page or share photos on Instagram using the hashtag #zestandsimmer. I’d love to see it and I always love hearing from you guys!
Pumpkin Spice Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 frozen bananas
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 cup quick oats
- whipped cream and/or cinnamon (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender. Cover with lid, and blend until smooth. Pour into glass and add whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon if desired.
