This Vegan Pumpkin Smoothie recipe is full of fall flavors. Smooth and creamy, it’s naturally sweetened with banana and full of warm pumpkin flavor.
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This vegan pumpkin pie smoothie is naturally sweet, thick, and creamy, made with pumpkin puree, frozen banana, pumpkin spice, and plant milk. It is perfect as an autumn snack or morning breakfast.
This easy recipe was inspired by my desire to create a healthy plant-based smoothie that was creamy, healthy, and kid-friendly for our annual Halloween party.
The best part of this creamy smoothie recipe is that it’s not only delicious but full of whole-food plant-based ingredients! Check out more vegan pumpkin recipes!
💗 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Rich pumpkin flavor
- Naturally sweetened
- Vegan and plant-based ingredients
- No refined sugar added
- Gluten-Free
- A healthy treat the kids will love!
- Turn it into a cute Halloween Jack-O-Lantern Smoothie!
🥣 Ingredients and Notes
Real Pumpkin Puree: The pumpkin adds a rich orange color and an earthy autumn flavor. Use canned pumpkin for convenience.
Frozen Banana: The frozen banana adds a natural creaminess to the smoothie.
Pumpkin Pie Spice: You can also use a combination of cinnamon, cloves, ginger, allspice, and nutmeg.
Unsweetened Almond Milk (or other plant milk)
Ice Cubes: For extra icy creaminess.
Maple Syrup (optional: If you need a touch more sweetness because you feel the banana isn’t enough, add a touch of maple syrup.
📖 Variations and Substitutions
Don’t have almond milk? Any plant milk will work well in this smoothie. Some of your other options include soy, rice, cashew, oat, or coconut. If you choose coconut milk, you’ll have a higher fat content and a more prosperous and creamy texture.
No frozen banana? If you don’t have a frozen banana, you can use a very ripe banana. You may need to add some ice to thicken up the smoothie.
Add Fruit: If you like your smoothie a bit sweeter, add additional frozen fruit such as mango or peaches. The smoothie will retain that bright pumpkin orange!
Add Healthy Fats: Boost the nutritional value of this smoothie by adding some healthy fats, such as a tablespoon of almond butter, hemp seeds, ground flaxseed, chia seeds, or vanilla protein powder.
🔪Equipment
High-Speed Blender: Any good smoothie always starts with a good blender. I highly recommend the Ninja Twisti, which has an excellent price compared to the more expensive Vitamix and Blendtec.
📋 How to Make a Vegan Pumpkin Smoothie
- Add frozen banana, pumpkin purée, almond milk, pumpkin pie spice, and maple syrup to your blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. Add ice and blend until combined.
- Pour into two glasses. Serve topped with a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice.
💭 Expert Tips
- Use unsweetened non-dairy milk to reduce sugar content
- Add additional ice cubes if you want a thicker consistency. This adds thickness without adding extra calories or sugar.
- If you like my spice, increase the amount of pumpkin pie spice.
- Blend until ice cubes are completely incorporated.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and consistency.
❓ Recipe FAQS
Yes! Pumpkin is a nutrient-rich squash. Some of the health benefits of pumpkin include: High in Vitamin A and C, which boost your immune system. It’s also high in antioxidants, which protect your cells from free radicals. It contains lutein, which may protect your eyes. Plus, it’s low in calories and high in fiber, which improves heart health.
I recommend making it fresh and enjoying it immediately. However, you can make a large batch to serve at a party or to reserve for your morning smoothie.
I added a touch of pumpkin spice to the top of my smoothie, but you can make it as decadent as you like! Add some coconut whipped cream and top with mini chocolate chips. Sprinkle with nutmeg, ginger, or cinnamon.
🥤 How to Serve
Top with a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice or a cinnamon stick.
🫙 How to Store and Keep
If you want to make this smoothie in advance, or you have leftovers, you can store the smoothie in an airtight jar such as a mason jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
You can also freeze this smoothie by pouring it into an ice cube tray and freezing overnight. Once set, you can remove the cubes from the tray and transfer them to a freezer-safe bag. When you’re ready to enjoy your smoothie, transfer the cubes to a blender with a little bit of plant milk, and blend until smooth and creamy.
😋 More Vegan Smoothie Recipes!
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Recipe
Vegan Pumpkin Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 banana frozen
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup almond milk unsweetened
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup optional
- ½ cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Add frozen banana, pumpkin purée, almond milk, pumpkin pie spice, and maple syrup to your blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. If using a high speed blender start at the lowest setting slowly increasing to about 5 or 6 until all ingredients have been combined. Add ice, blend until combined.
- Pour into two glasses. Serve topped with a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice.
Notes
- Use unsweetened plant milk to reduce sugar content
- Add additional ice cubes if you want a thicker consistency. This adds thickness without adding extra calories or sugar.
- If you like my spice increase the amount of pumpkin pie spice.
- Blend until ice cubes are completely incorporated.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and consistency.
- Store overnight in the fridge in an airtight container.
- Freeze in an ice cube tray. Transfer the cubes to an airtight freezer bag. When ready to use, transfer to the blender with a bit of plant milk and blend until smooth.
Traci
Pumpkin smoothies…such a great idea for fall! Love the simple ingredients too…so nutritious. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Mahy
Fabulous smoothie that can definitely make my day! I would love to have it at least once a week, so need to get what I need for this recipe and go all in with it! 🙂
Heidy L. McCallum
I think this may well be the something different I have been looking to try for the kids. They love all things pumpkin and this smoothie looks healthy and delish. Saving to make later.
Tonje
What a cute idea for Halloween! Can’t wait to try it 🙂
Sonal
Omg that’s so cute!! Great idea for the Halloween party.