Favorite Pumpkin Smoothie

two cups of pumpkin smoothie with yellow straws.

This creamy Pumpkin Smoothie has delicious pumpkin-pie-like flavor and is a delicious meal component or snack. This makes two toddler-size servings, or a smoothie to share for a parent and toddler. You can freeze any leftovers into a freezer pop!

Course Smoothies

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings

Calories 239kcal

Author Amy Palanjian

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup milk (dairy or nondairy)
1/3 cup pumpkin puree
1 cup frozen sliced banana (about 1 small)
1 tablespoon almond butter
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/5-1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon (optional)
1 tablespoon hemp seeds (optional)

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Instructions

Add the ingredients to the blender and blend until very smooth.
Start the blender on low and slowly work up to blend on high for 30-60 seconds.
Serve cold.

Notes

To make this smoothie without banana, you can add 2 tablespoons of avocado and a few ice cubes. Or use 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 cup Greek yogurt to add creaminess.
This works with canned pumpkin puree, Homemade Pumpkin Puree, or Pumpkin Baby Food.
Vegan: Use nondairy milk.
Nut-free: Use sunflower seed butter instead of almond butter.
To add extra pumpkin flavor, try adding a dash of pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon to the mix.
Serve to kids in a small open cup, reusable pouch, or straw cup.
Serve immediately for the best texture, or store in the fridge for 2-4 hours and serve in a reusable pouch. Shake it before serving to make sure it's not separated. You can also freeze the smoothie for later.

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