Description
A creamy and nourishing smoothie that blends pumpkin purée, peanut butter, banana, and warm spices for a cozy, fall-inspired drink. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or a healthier dessert alternative.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin purée (unsweetened)
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup milk of choice (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt
- 1–2 tsp maple syrup or honey (optional)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice
- Ice cubes (optional, for thicker texture)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine pumpkin purée, peanut butter, frozen banana, yogurt, and milk.
- Add cinnamon and nutmeg (or pumpkin pie spice).
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and sweeten with maple syrup or honey if desired.
- Add ice cubes for a thicker texture and blend again.
- Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use unsweetened pumpkin purée for best flavor balance.
- Creamy, natural peanut butter works best, but any nut or seed butter can be substituted.
- For a stronger pumpkin spice flavor, add cloves or ginger.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
