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I love fall, and I can’t wait to share this healthy pumpkin smoothie with you. You loved my Maple Pumpkin Smoothie, and I’m pretty sure this one will win you over, too. It’s a cozy blend of subtle sweetness, warming flavors that tastes just like pumpkin pie—only in smoothie form. Season it with pumpkin pie spice, sip slowly, and enjoy pure fall joy in a glass.
Even as the weather cools down, I’m still sipping a daily smoothie. I love how smoothies make me feel and how they support my wellness goals year-round. If cold smoothies aren’t your thing on chilly days, you can absolutely try blending warm smoothies instead. Same nourishing ingredients, just a different cozy vibe.
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Pumpkin Smoothie Ingredients
Blending a variety of healthy ingredients can easily turn pumpkin puree into a tasty smoothie minutes. Here’s a breakdown of everything we’re blending in my healthy pumpkin smoothie:
- Unsweetened almond milk: This keeps the smoothie light and drinkable since there are already several heavy ingredients in the blender. Check out my almond milk brands shopping guide for suggestions or make your own almond milk.
- Pumpkin puree: This is the star of the show. Store-bought or homemade both work well—just be sure you’re using pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling, which contains added sugar and spices.
- Spinach: I love sneaking leafy green vegetables into smoothie to add extra fiber without changing the taste.
- Banana: This is where the natural sweeteners comes in since pumpkin alone isn’t naturally sweet.
- Pumpkin pie spice: You’ll find this in the baking aisle. Save some extra to use on my Vegan Pumpkin Pancakes.
- Vanilla extract: Just a touch of vanilla is the icing on the cake… or smoothie in this case.
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How to Make a Pumpkin Smoothie
This is a great way to use the leftover pumpkin puree from your latest baked goods, so don’t throw it away! Instead, turn it into a fabulous pumpkin smoothie snack. While the ingredients might be a slight departure from the other green smoothies I often share, the blending process is the same:
- Blend spinach and almond milk until no leafy chunks remain. Depending on your blender, this could take a bit, so be patient!
- Add the pumpkin pure, banana, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla extract. Blend again until smooth. Stop and scrape down the insides of the blender as needed to ensure the creamiest texture.
Recipe Tips
- Use at least one frozen ingredient to get a refreshingly cool smoothie. I like to freeze bananas because they are easy to freeze and use in a wide variety of smoothies.
- Did you know that many cans of “pumpkin puree” can contain squash or even sweet potatoes as a filler? Look for a brand that only has one ingredient, pumpkin.
- Learn how to make a smoothie using ingredients you have on hand to reduce food waste.
More Pumpkin Recipes to Try
If you have extra pumpkin puree or just love pumpkin, here’s a few more recipes to try:
- Pumpkin Chia Pudding: One of my favorite snacks that is loaded with protein and healthy fat.
- Roasted Vegan Pumpkin Soup: Pureed soup is a delightful way to enjoy pumpkin.
- Maple Pumpkin Fall Smoothie: A naturally sweet smoothie that works as a healthy dessert.
- Vegan Pumpkin Pancakes: A fall breakfast favorite you won’t regret making.
- PCOS Smoothie: A thoughtfully balanced smoothie made with supportive ingredients.
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Low-Sugar Pumpkin Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup almond milk unsweetened
- ½ cup pumpkin puree unsweetened
- 1 banana frozen
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Blend spinach and almond milk until smooth.
- Add remaining ingredients and blend again until smooth.
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Notes
- To make it sweeter, add more banana, dates or even a splash of maple syrup.
- Swap the spinach with leafy green vegetables of your choice.
- Add in plant-based protein powder to turn this smoothie into a meal replacement.
- Swap almond milk with the unsweetened, dairy-free milk of your choice.
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Leave a review for a chance to win signed copies of my cookbooks!Common Questions
It’s easily to make a pumpkin smoothie! Grab that leftover pumpkin puree and your blender and let’s go. I’m using spinach, banana, pumpkin pie spice and almond milk with a touch of vanilla extract for one of the best pumpkin smoothie recipes.
You can blend pumpkin seeds into smoothies, but I wouldn’t. They will most likely not grind as well as hemp hearts, chia seeds or other superfoods for smoothies since they have such a hard shell.
I love adding mango and banana to my pumpkin smoothies! They bring a natural sweetness and creamy texture that blend beautifully with the pumpkin, making it extra delicious.
Fall is here! Love Love Love!
Same, Shelli!!
Love this recipe!
So glad you loved it, Phyllis! 🙂
It was pretty good. A little too thick tasting (I guess between the pumpkin and the banana). I think next time I will add more almond milk.
Rachel, you can def make it less thick by adding more liquid. Give that a try next time!
This is the BOMB!!! I can’t wait to try it with some fresh pumpkin. Thank you for this wonderful recipe!
You’re welcome, Michele! 🙂
Loved the Fall feel of this one. Delicious as ever!
This one is so delish, isn’t it?!
Wow!! This is delicious!! I am all about pumpkins in the fall! ! I am actually low in potassium so always looking for delicious recipes and this smoothie has so much nutritional value in it. Green Smoothies are a regular part of my daily diet and this smoothie is going right into my regular mix! I love this site!
Yay, Jeana! That’s awesome! 😀
I take back my comment that yesterday’s smoothie was my favourite. This smoothie is definitely number 1! (To be safe, I’ll add ‘so far’)
Haha, I totally get you, Paula! 🙂
Not my fave from the challenge this week. It was a little sour. I appreciated the touch of vanilla to make it more “warm” tasting.
Yummy!
Perfect blend for fall!
Thanks for this great smoothie recipe for Fall.
Will substitute pineapple or peaches for mango.
That is a great substitution! Enjoy!!!
Love!!
I LOVE THIS SMOOTHIE!! I love everything pumpkin, and this green smoothie did not disappoint. I am following along with the 7-day fall challenge, and I have to be honest. I did this one on day 2 because I couldn’t wait lol. The balance of flavors was just spot on, and I especially loved the addition of the pumpkin pie spice and vanilla. Such a healthy morning treat that’s totally getting me in the mood for fall and cooler weather. I will be making this one again and again. Thank you, Jen!
It really does bring the Autumn feels!!! Love it!!!
The Pumpkin Spice Smoothie is one of my favorites! This challenge gave me several recipes to put on my smoothie rotation list!
Yay!!! That is why we love these challenges so much. It helps everyone try new recipes!!
So easy to make. A friend had given me some pumpkin she had frozen. No canned for me! And it was delicious. I love the energy I get from daily smoothies.
I bet that is extra delicious!!! Hmmmmm 🙂
An unexpected surprise of Autumn goodness.
Yes we are so happy Autumn is finally here!!
This has to be one of my favorites! Its perfect for the switch to fall. And while I wish I could drink pumpkin spice lattes everyday its neither healthy or practical. This smoothy gives me the best of both worlds.
Thanks Tiffany! It really is the best craving when you are wanting the pumpkin spice flavors that are starting up now. Yummm I love fall!!!
My kids and I absolutely LOVE this smoothie! I packed it full of kale and swapped mango for a peach (it’s what I had on hand). My youngest licked the cup clean!
Do you have a suggestion to swap for the mango? I can’t have it as I’m following a low FODMAP diet for IBS. (No stone fruits allowed ) I’d love your help, if you have an idea!
Hey Kristin,
Yes we do. You can totally substitute the mango for pineapple, papaya, or peaches.
Hope you enjoy it!!
How about an eggnog smoothy.
Hi Marie,
We love holiday inspired recipes! And will definitely add “eggnog” to our green smoothie inspiration!