With notes of vanilla and pumpkin spice flavors, this healthy pumpkin smoothie recipe tastes like a slice of pumpkin pie! Made with simple, nourishing ingredients, it’s a perfect smoothie for this time of year!
Not all pumpkin recipes use a whole can of pumpkin, and this pumpkin pie smoothie recipe is one of my favorite ways to use leftover pumpkin puree. So, if you’ve made some Pumpkin Cornbread Muffins, Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal, or Blender Pumpkin Oatmeal Pancakes and have some leftovers to use, you know what to do!
One thing you’ll LOVE about this delicious pumpkin smoothie is that it–no joke–tastes like a slice of pumpkin pie! The pumpkin puree, the warm spices, the hint of vanilla… it’s like Thanksgiving in a glass!
Best of all, this easy recipe is made with simple, nourishing ingredients. Let’s take a look…
Simple Ingredients To Start
So, how do we make this creamy smoothie taste like drinkable pumpkin pie? With delicious ingredients!
- Frozen Bananas. Yep, we’re doing it. Frozen bananas add body and sweetness to this pumpkin smoothie. I know people have strong feelings about bananas in smoothies, but I find the pumpkin and warming spices far overpower the banana flavor.
- Canned Pumpkin Puree. Unsweetened pumpkin purée lends major pumpkin flavor (and that pretty orange color!). You just want regular, real pumpkin puree NOT pumpkin pie filling for this!
- Almond Milk (Or Your Fave). Just enough milk to help the smoothie blend. Feel free to use whatever milk you drink here–choose from non-dairy milk, like soy milk, oat milk, or cashew milk. Or, use regular cow’s milk. It all works!
- Nut Butter. Some almond butter, cashew butter, or a mixed nut & seed butter (like Nutzo) can add some healthy fats, fiber, and plant-based protein.
- Ground Flax. Some ground flaxseed adds extra fiber, plus some healthy Omega-3 fatty acids, which helps balance this healthy pumpkin pie smoothie smoothie’s macros & moderate the impact on your blood sugar.
- Chai Spice or Pumpkin Spice. For that signature pumpkin pie spice flavor, feel free to use pre-mixed pumpkin spice. Otherwise, we love the chai spice blend we use for our Banana Chai Smoothie. It’s DELICIOUS and has a lot of the same flavors you’re looking for–cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, etc.
- Vanilla. A tiny splash of vanilla extract really makes this taste like a pumpkin pie smoothie!
More Goodies You Can Add To This Fall Smoothie
- Pure Maple Syrup. Think this smoothie could use some extra sweetness? A little maple syrup can help!
- Collagen or Protein Powder. We most often make this smoothie with scoops of unflavored collagen protein, but it’s also delicious with a scoop of your favorite vanilla protein powder.
- Greek yogurt. Feel free to add some tang by using plain greek yogurt or vanilla yogurt for all or part of the milk. (Or, pick a non-dairy yogurt for dairy-free!)
- Greens. Full disclosure: adding spinach or kale to this smoothie makes for an UGLY color. But it does blend right in flavorwise!
- Chia Seeds. Feel free to swap chia seeds in for the ground flax. It’ll have a similar effect, thickening the smoothie, adding fiber, and healthy fats.
- Hemp Seeds. These little gems are another way to add fiber, plant-based protein & healthy fats. Hemp hearts make a great garnish, or you can blend them right in.
- Ice Cubes. Want a frostier finish? Add some ice cubes along with the other ingredients before blending! It’ll be like a pumpkin pie frosty!
How To Make A Pumpkin Pie Smoothie, Step By Step
As always, you can find the full recipe with ingredient amounts, detailed instructions, and tips in the recipe card below.
- Combine. Add frozen banana, pumpkin puree, almond milk, collagen, flax, and spices to the blender.
- Blend. Cover with a lid and puree until smooth, stopping as needed to scrape down the sides of the blender. (If needed, you can add more almond milk to help the smoothie blend well.)
- Taste & Adjust. Then, taste the smoothie and add additional spices or sweetener, to taste.
- Serve & Store. Enjoy right away or garnish with nut butter, granola, pumpkin seeds, toasted pecans, etc.
Try Some Toppings!
I love to add a little something to my smoothies–I’m especially a sucker for adding a little crunch! If thats’
- Nut Butter. A Drizzle of almond butter, cashew butter, mixed nut butter, or even peanut butter can be pretty!
- Toasted Pecans. This easy pumpkin smoothie tastes even cozier with some toasted pecans on top! The crunch is delicious, but the toasty pecan notes are also fabulous with the warm spices in the smoothie.
- Granola – Our Maple Pumpkin Pecan Granola, Classic Gluten-Free Granola, and Cinnamon Raisin Granola are all REALLY good with this pumpkin pie smoothie.
- Whipped Cream! Whether it’s classic whipped cream or dairy-free whipped cream, a little dollop can really play up the pumpkin pie flavor!
FAQ + Tips And Tricks For The Best Pumpkin Smoothie
Can I Use Pumpkin Spice Instead? You bet! Feel free to use store-bought pumpkin pie spice or this homemade pumpkin spice blend.
Our Go-To Blender. Blenders come in all different price points, but our favorite all-around is this Nutribullet under $100. It’s amazing for smoothie recipes like this, and also does a great job with protein shakes, salad dressings & sauces.
Not Sweet Enough? Depending on how ripe your bananas are (and your personal preference!), you may prefer adding 1-2 teaspoons pure maple syrup or a softened date or two to add extra sweetness. (Don’t forget to remove the pits from your dates!
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Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
Ingredients
- 2 frozen bananas – sliced
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pie filling*)
- 3/4-1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 Tablespoons almond butter or nut butter*
- 1 Tablespoon ground flax seed
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice or chai spice
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine. To start, add frozen banana, pumpkin puree, 3/4 cup almond milk, nut butter, flax, spices, and vanilla to a blended.
- Puree. Cover and puree until smooth, pausing to scrape down the sides of the blender or add more almond milk, as needed.
- Taste & Adjust. Next, taste the smoothie and adjust seasonings or sweetness, to taste, as needed.
- Top & Serve. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon, some granola, nut butter, or toasted pecans and enjoy!
Notes
- Pumpkin. Be sure to use unsweetened pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling!
- Milk. Any milk you enjoy drinking can be used here. Dairy milk & non-dairy milks will all work.
- Nut Butter. Almond butter, cashew butter, and mixed nut/seed butter (like Nutzo) are our preference for this recipe.
- Extras. Feel free to add a scoop of unflavored collagen, vanilla protein powder, Greek yogurt, hemp seeds, chia seeds, etc.
- Sweetness. If your smoothie isn’t sweet enough, feel free to add a small drizzle of pure maple syrup or a softened date (remove the pit first!)
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Nutrition
Nutrition facts are an estimate only and will vary based on brands and amounts used.
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https://www.onelovelylife.com/pumpkin-smoothie/Originally shared October 2014. Fully updated and republished August 2024.
all the goodness of pumpkin pie in smoothie form