Ingredients
- 1/3 cup pumpkin purée
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp brown sugar (or sweetener of choice)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the pumpkin purée, frozen banana, ground flaxseed, pumpkin pie spice, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
- Add brown sugar (or preferred sweetener) and blend briefly to incorporate.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if desired before serving chilled.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added nutrients, consider incorporating spinach or kale into the blend. Experiment with different sweeteners like agave nectar or honey for variations. Use cold milk and frozen bananas for a refreshing experience.