Pumpkin Spice Smoothies – all the pumpkin spice flavors you love, in a smoothie! A quick, easy, and delicious way to start your fall days!!
There is nothing I love more about mornings than waking up, heading downstairs, opening up all the curtains, toasting myself a bagel, and starting a pot of coffee. Strong coffee….of course….(is there any other type??) As silly as it sounds, it is something I look forward to – the stream of morning sunlight, the toasted bagel, and the hot, strong coffee (especially the coffee)! The only thing that makes it better? Those days when, by some small miracle, the kids are still sleeping. I love having a few moments of peace and quiet – with my bagel and coffee in hand – before they wake up. And although I don’t make waking up before the kids a regular thing, on mornings when it just happens, I can tell it’s going to be a good day.
There are lots of little things like that…..little things I look forward to that make a big difference. Like going for a daily run, snuggling on the couch and reading books to my kids, taking a hot shower, pouring a glass of wine, occasionally ordering sushi….or Thai….and, every once in a blue moon, treating myself to Starbucks. I don’t know what it is about Starbucks that feels like SUCH a treat. Maybe because it’s so easy to make coffee at home….or because it’s so hard to spend $5 on a latte??
Whatever the reason, it’s something I rarely treat myself to! I am much more likely to drive into the parking lot, sit in my car for a minute, and then drive off empty-handed because I just can’t bring myself to spend the money! But on the rare occasion that I do….you better believe I’m ordering myself a pumpkin spice latte. Warm, creamy, spicy and delicious. Perfect for fall! And on all the days I don’t….I’ll be treating myself to a different pumpkin spice treat….this delicious Pumpkin Spice Smoothie!
Ready in no time, with all the pumpkin spice flavors you’ve come to LOVE, and best of all, it’s good for you! It’s a whole new kind of something to look forward to…..and believe me….you will!!
Pumpkin Spice Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
- 2 ounces pumpkin puree, frozen (2 cubes)
- 1/2 frozen banana, cut into pieces
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (I used homemade - recipe below)
Instructions
- Pre-freeze pumpkin puree by dividing 1 (15 ounce) can into an ice cube tray and freezing. (You will have enough to fill more than one tray.)
- Combine all ingredients, except cinnamon stick, in blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour into glass; garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Notes
Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 4 Tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 4 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 4 teaspoons ground ginger
- 3 teaspoons ground allspice
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 221Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 81mgCarbohydrates: 47gFiber: 3gSugar: 37gProtein: 7g
Betty Daniels says
Sounds like a great start to the morning. ☺
Miriam DeLaRosa says
This sounds yummy and fattening to but who cares I would love to make this but its easier to just go into a 7-11 and pick one up or a Starbucks
Tanya-Lemonsforlulu.com says
I am up before the kids as we speak, and I LOVE it. It’s quiet and I can blog without the guilt! All thats missing are these smoothies! Look pretty darn wonderful Cathy!
Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says
What a great idea Cathy! Will be pinning this one for future.
Jessica @ Barefoot by the Sea says
OMG yummy! I have to have this!
The Primary Patch says
Mine turned out quite sour/bitter. Anybody else have this problem too? I’ll have to try it again.
Cathy Trochelman says
Sorry yours tasted bitter! Did you use vanilla yogurt or plain yogurt? Plain would definitely lead to a bitter taste. I just clarified the recipe to make sure!
The Alchemist says
This looks so good! What a great way to eat pumpkin spice! I love it!
Thanks for the recipe!
Melissa @ The Alchemist
ourwolfden says
Sounds good, but I couldn’t get anyone in my family to try it with the yogurt in it. Hmm… I may have to keep this in mind for later in the fall.
kristin maynes says
Yum!! This is Fantastic!! I can’t wait to try it!
Jodi Stuber says
Oh you have done it again (and again and again) this sounds amazing. Pinning and sharing this. yum. Agreed, starbucks is redonk on their prices. I even sometimes feel bad paying for their iced tea anymore (my special weakness there) since prices went up a bit.
thanks for sharing!!
Sarah Vanderkooy says
Oooh yummy. This would be great for an afternoon treat. Love that you use a yogurt base.
Thanks for sharing.
Sarah
Kaitlyn says
What a great recipe! Love anything to do with pumpkin – what better way than to drink it 😉 thanks for sharing!
blender dude says
Great idea, freezing the pumpkin. Keeps from having to add ice and dilute the smoothie. Thanks for the recipe!
kelly says
I love your idea of freezing pumpkin! What a great idea. Never thought to put it in a smoothie. This looks delish 🙂
BettyCupcakes says
Found you on Ducks n’a row- obsessed with pumpkin and this looks divine. I have to get a can soon!
Jodi says
This sounds delicious! I can’t wait to try it! Will pin it! Jodi from http://thenoiseofboys.com
Cait says
I found this to be bitter as well. We used everything except the maple syrup – subbed honey and agave for that (the yogurt was vanilla-maple flavored). Then we added dark brown sugar to try and counter the bitterness.
I think it was the pumpkin pie spice. 1/2 tsp. is a lot for such a small smoothie (we doubled the recipe but used only 1/2 tsp. of spice and it was still very bitter). Our brand of spice is very strong, so that might have something to do with it.
:/
Cathy Trochelman says
Hi Cait,
Thanks for the feedback. Sorry you found it to be bitter! I just made it again and my hubby and I both tasted it. Neither one of us found it bitter….but are thinking you may be right about the pumpkin pie spice. I used a homemade mixture for this recipe so I’m not sure how it compares to your brand. I just added the pumpkin pie spice recipe to my recipe above.
Have a great night,
Cathy
Cait says
Thanks for including the spice recipe! I’d take a guess and say that mine has MUCH less cinnamon than yours. Two things my spice does have in it that your recipe doesn’t – ground cloves and white pepper (!!) which are probably my culprits for the bitter taste! (Our spice is Fairway’s brand, for anyone who wants to know)
I did forget to mention that my fiance enjoyed this drink, and drank the rest of my smoothie for me. He agreed it was bitter, but it had the word and ingredient “pumpkin” in it so he was all for it.:)
Next time we’ll try to whip up our own spice!
Thanks!
Sinea Pies says
Cathy, this delicious smoothie was one of our most viewed posts on last week’s Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop. It is featured this week. Stop by! ♥
Blessings,
Sinea
Ducks ‘n a Row
JoAnn Hutcheson says
Pumpkin as a cold drink is new to me but I love pumpkin so I’ll give it a try 😉
Jennifer Pilgrim says
Pinned! I love anything pumpkin! Please share on our link party (MoonlightandMasonjars.com) tonight. Xo, Jenn
Michelle Levine says
Love this ! Pinned it and made it our Thirsty Thursday drink of the day and of course linked to you, for our blog for mom-to-be and moms!
holdtheoffice.com says
I saw you on featured on Six Sisters’ Stuff and this looks delicious. I pinned it so I won’t lose it:) It’s rare to come across a recipe that uses non-processed or artificial ingredients:)
Nicole @ HoldtheOffice.com
Shelia Little says
Wow…I have to try this. I saw this on Six Sisters Stuff and just had to follow the link to get the recipe!
Julie+@ Tastes of Lizzy T says
I am so craving pumpkin! I love this smoothie idea and am going to have to make it soon. We just picked 8 pie pumpkins from our garden and I can’t wait to use it!
Julie+@+Tastes+of+Lizzy+T says
I love everything about pumpkin spice and get so excited when the drinks are available in stores. I’ve never made one at home though. This could be dangerous! 🙂
Jamie+@+Love+Bakes+Good+Cakes says
I would love to treat myself to one of these right now! Delish!!
Michelle says
I make the same sort of thing, but swap out vanilla yogurt, for plain no-fat greek yogurt and a bit of skim milk, add 1/2 a cup of (no sugar added) applesauce, and honey to sweeten it up some.
Michelle - Happy Heart Made says
Thank you for the smoothie recipe Cathy…can’t wait to make one, or two, or three!!! 🙂 YUM!!!
Valery says
I’m drinking this smoothie for my post workout shake and it’s SO good! I didn’t use any maple syrup because my yogurt made it sweet enough the way it was! Love it!
Mandy Potter says
I’m allergic to bananas. Can I leave it out?
Cathy Trochelman says
Yes, you can feel free to leave it out.
Jeanne Florentine says
Sounds great but no way is it a 600 calorie drink! I’ll still make it
Cathy Trochelman says
No, sorry! Some of the calculations were being thrown off because of the way I listed the ingredients. It’s 221 calories 🙂