We’re enjoying a bit of hot weather here and what better way to take advantage than to use up some of our pumpkin puree to make a fall themed smoothie? Honestly my husband and son were having chocolate smoothies with protein powder and I wanted to come up with a delicious smoothie for myself using all real food, natural ingredients. When I gave the little guy a taste he gave me two thumbs up and said it tastes like pumpkin pie smoothie.
Smoothies are so easy to make, which is part of what helps make them awesome in my book. All you need to make one of these is pumpkin puree, banana, milk, cinnamon and add just a touch of raw honey if you desire.
A few more of the house favorite smoothies are mixed berry smoothie, peanut butter banana smoothie, banana mango smoothie and last (but not least!) is berry banana oatmeal smoothie.
Healthy Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Recipe makes 1 serving
1/4 cup pumpkin puree
1 banana sliced (and preferably frozen if you like a thick smoothie)
1/2 cup milk
a dash of cinnamon to taste
1 teaspoon of raw, local honey (optional)
Combine all ingredients and blend on high until it is smooth. You may add more milk 1 Tablespoon at a time as desired if it is too thick.
See you soon,
Photo: USDAgov
This sounds really good! Love that you are featuring some really healthy recipes!
Thanks, Kristin! I'm glad you like the healthy recipes.
YUM, I'm gonna try this tomorrow!
Oo – NICE! Going to definitely give this a go.
I might make this today – it sounds good!
sounds good!!!!
Sounds great! Have some leftover pumpkin in the fridge so making this for snack this afternoon!
This sounds go fantastic. I cannot wait to try it. Come visit. We have a terrific pumpkin panna cotta today.
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Very cool. I have a friend who is mad about pumpkin and I'll bet she likes this! By the way, I stopped by from Fat Tues.
Yesterday, I prepared delicious pumpkin recipe at my friend 's home, she likes it too much. I have pumpkins and have been collecting recipes for when they are done being decor on the front porch.
This definitely sounds like the perfect fall smoothie – and healthy too, you can't beat that!
Yum! I love all things pumpkin this time of year! Thanks for sharing.
That sounds delightful! I'm going to substitute the milk with coconut milk for a dairy-free version. Thank you!
I made something similar, but used kefir/yogurt to give it an additional boost of probiotics!Blessingshttp://bit.ly/ouXgr8
Totally trying this! We have smoothies for breakfast several times a week so this will be nice change :)
Can't wait to make this. My kitchen is basically out of commission right now but I can use a blender! :)
Thanks for linking your great post to FAT TUESDAY. This was very interesting! Hope to see you next week!Be sure to visit RealFoodForager.com on Sunday for Sunday Snippets – your post from Fat Tuesday may be featured there!http://realfoodforager.com/2011/10/fat-tuesday-october-18-2011/If you have grain-free recipes please visit my Grain-Free Linky Carnival in support of my 28 day grain-free challenge! It will be open until November 2.http://realfoodforager.com/2011/10/grain-free-real-food-linky-carnival/
I have a little bit of pumpkin left over from some cookies I made. This is a perfect way to use it! :)
Mmmmm… I think I may have to try this tomorrow! Thanks!
Yum! We have a ton of pumpkins in the garden that I will be roasting and making into pumpkin puree. I have been wondering what to make with them. I have pinned this recipe, thanks! :) I would love it if you checked out my blog: http://www.copingwithfrugality.com
I've been wanting to try this…but I can't bring myself to drink something cold with pumpkin. I've only had pumpkin warm…I do so want to try it though.
Oh my this look fabulous! Pining for sure! Visiting from Real Food Wednesday
Being on a liquid diet because of some dental work, this is a perfect recipe for me. I just tried it and it was delicious and a wonderful change of taste!
These were great! I wanted to let you know that I just posted this in my "Your Recipe-My Kitchen" post – stop by and see!
I love how few ingredients this is. So simple but sounds really good. Pumpkin season is the best.
Love smoothies! Perfect time to try a pumpkin pie one. Thanks for the recipe!Melissa http://www.lovebugliving.com
I have some pie pumpkins and have been collecting recipes for when they are done being decor on the front porch. I will add this one to my list!
I have some pie pumpkins and have been collecting recipes for when they are done being decor on the front porch. I will add this one to my list!
Thanks fabulous cooks for such contribution to the table of food on the move!!
I have to try this!BTW I'm having a recipe link up at http://blog.thesingingsparrow.com/
Have you tried freezing pumpkin? Does it work?
I’ve frozen pureed pumpkin and it worked fine for cooking and making smoothies.
This is great!! Would you post it to my food blog carnival, superfood sundays?
http://www.painfreepregnancy.org/2012/09/superfood-sundays-september-9th-2012.html
It would be great for pregnant and breastfeeding moms!!!
Thanks.
This looks so delicious! Would can pumpkin work if no fresh on hand to puree?
Sure, should be yummy :)
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