This pumpkin seed smoothie is super creamy and delicious. It's the perfect fall smoothie with homemade pumpkin pie spice and pumpkin puree!
I've been making easy thick smoothies for over 10 years; I like it when they are creamy and not too runny - this checks both those boxes!
Quick Look: Pumpkin Seed Smoothie
- Equipment Needed: High-powered Blender
- Time: 5 minutes
- Serves: 2 medium smoothies
- Calories: 391 per serving
- Protein: 12 grams per serving
- Dietary Info: Dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, vegan
- ⭐ Why You'll Love It: Creamy and nutritious, this is the perfect fall smoothie blend.
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Why you'll love this smoothie:
- This pumpkin spice, pumpkin seed smoothie is super simple to make!
- It tastes like pumpkin pie ice cream! It's perfect for autumn just like my pumpkin snack cake.
- This smoothie supports women's nutrition with healthy fats and fibre, this one is great for the follicular phase. If you are in your luteal phase, make this smoothie. If you are on your period, make this smoothie.
- Pumpkin seeds are a powerhouse of nutrition! Next, make these pumpkin seed cookies!
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Ingredients
Here are the simple ingredients you need to make this smoothie.
- Pumpkin seeds: Pumpkin seeds are a great source of protein and zinc. Look for good quality, unsalted, raw pumpkin seeds for the best nutritional benefits.
- Pumpkin puree: I use canned pumpkin puree, however, a freshly baked chunk of pumpkin or sweet potato would also work!
- Pumpkin pie spice: This is a mixture of warm spices (what is used in a PSL). If you don't have any, you can easily make some with five spices OR use cinnamon instead!
- Frozen banana: Bananas make this smoothie creamy and thick. Using a fresh banana can work; however, it will not be a thick smoothie. I recommend adding 4-5 ice cubes to make it cold.
- Milk: Only a little milk is needed for this smoothie. You can use whatever milk you like to use (cow milk, soy milk, oat milk, coconut milk, cashew milk). I like to use unsweetened almond milk.
- Maca: An optional nutrition booster - this is a root vegetable that looks like a turnip and grows in South America. It can be found as a powder in health food stores in North America.
See recipe card for quantities.
Pumpkin seed Nutrition Insight
Pumpkin seeds nutritional benefits include being high in protein: in 50 grams of pumpkins seeds there is 15 grams of protein! They are rich in antioxidants and magnesium.
For more healthy recipes with pumpkin seeds next try my pumpkin seed granola bars.
How to make a pumpkin seed smoothie
Step 1: Place the pumpkin seeds, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, milk, and maca powder if using into the blender container.
Step 2: Break the frozen bananas into pieces and add them to the blender.
Step 3: Start the blender on low and increase to high speed. Blend for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until everything is creamy and fully blended.
Step 4: Taste the smoothie, then add maple syrup if desired. Pour into two glasses or one large glass. Enjoy.
Recommended for smoothies
For a thick smoothie, a good blender is key! I use my Vitamix blender daily and think it is the number one purchase for making healthy food in the kitchen!
Other easy recipes you may like
For another pumpkin seed recipe, try this autumn granola with flax or these pumpkin seed energy balls!
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Pumpkin Seed Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree or cooked sweet potato
- 3 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
- 1 cup any kind of milk
- 4 frozen bananas
- 1 tablespoon maca powder optional
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup optional
Instructions
- Place the pumpkin pie spice, pumpkin puree, pumpkin seeds, milk, and maca (if using) into the bender. Break the frozen bananas into pieces and place them in the blender too.
- Start the blender on low and turn to high speed for 30 seconds to 1 minute until it's thick and there are no banana chunks. Taste and add maple syrup if desired. Pour into glasses and enjoy.
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Nutrition
Danika Vanderpyl, C.H.N
I create snack recipes with healthy ingredients that are mostly already in your kitchen. I'm certified in Holistic Nutrition and I care about giving my kids real food. Let me share my nutrient-dense easy snacks with you.
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