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    Creamy Pumpkin Smoothie (no banana)

    Oct 11, 2021 · Updated: Sep 13, 2024 by Dee Dine · Affliate links disclosure.

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    This creamy pumpkin smoothie combines creamy pumpkin puree with frosty milk ice cubes, fresh zucchini and warm spices for a filling fall breakfast smoothie with just 5 ingredients, and no banana. Ready in 5 minutes, the perfect fall smoothie.

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    This pumpkin smoothie is a favorite in the fall because it is thick and creamy without banana, and bursts with pumpkin pie flavor. Like my mulled spiced apple cider, pumpkin spice cake, healthy pumpkin bread, my pumpkin muffins, banana apple smoothie, and my baked pumpkin donuts , this smoothie will make you think of crisp air, pumpkin farms and falling leaves.

    But unlike baked goods, it's easy to blend this treat in minutes. Similar to Jamba's classic pumpkin smash smoothie, my pumpkin smoothie is exceptionally creamy thanks to frozen milk ice cubes.

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    • Why You'll Love it
    • Main Ingredients 
    • Substitutions
    • Steps to Make
    • Recipe Tips
    • How to Store
    • FAQS
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    Why You'll Love it

    Healthy ingredients. This smoothie is high in protein, 16 grams. Pumpkin puree is the primary ingredient in this pumpkin pie smoothie and is an incredible source of vitamin A and carotenoids, offering eye protection. Zucchini is a hidden yet nutritious vegetable in this healthy smoothie, and I used brown sugar, or coconut sugar, to keep it refined sugar free.

    It's so easy to make this smoothie. The ingredients will probably be in your kitchen if, like me, you keep canned pumpkin puree on hand. Just toss the ingredients into your blender, and you have a filling, creamy smoothie that tastes like a pumpkin pie.

    It's good for all diets and allergies. This pumpkin spice smoothie is free of bananas and nuts. It's also perfect for those who need a smoothie to be vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free and refined sugar free. It's also allergy friendly and oil-free.

    Main Ingredients 

    ingredients for a pumpkin smoothie.

    Pumpkin Puree - Be sure to use canned puree pumpkin where the only ingredients are pumpkin, and there is no sugar. Do not use pumpkin pie filling.

    Zucchini - Use this raw, chop off the ends, and don't peel. Or frozen riced cauliflower.

    Milk & milk ice cubes- In ice cube trays I freeze canned coconut milk for the healthy fats and because it adds a level of creaminess to the smoothie that makes it a pumpkin milkshake. But you can use any milk, including my homemade oat milk. Or just use all chilled milk, not frozen.

    Brown sugar - Use regular brown sugar or coconut brown sugar to keep your smoothie refined sugar free. Or 2 dates.

    Pumpkin Pie Spice - You can use cinnamon alone, or cinnamon plus a pinch each of nutmeg, ginger and allspice.

    Optional. Add vanilla, salt and graham cracker crumbs - perfect for that pumpkin pie smoothie vibe.

    See the recipe card at the bottom for full information on ingredients and quantities.

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    Substitutions

    Pumpkin puree. Canned sweet potato and canned butternut squash will work the same as canned pumpkin puree.

    Zucchini. Replace with frozen riced cauliflower, or ½ a frozen banana but beware that a banana could take over the flavor so double the spices. Also add only half the brown sugar and taste-test your smoothie - the banana may have sweetened it enough.

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    Milk. You can use all liquid (not frozen) milk if you don't have any frozen into ice cubes. You also may not want to use any ice cubes at all if your blender is not powerful.

    Brown sugar. You can easily use 2 pitted dates instead or the same amount of maple syrup.

    Graham cracker crumbs. If you prefer a healthier option, instead toss in a tablespoon of ground flaxseed or a ¼ cup of rolled oats - either will raise fiber and help you feel full.

    Steps to Make

    Here is a quick summary of the steps, but the detailed recipe can be found below in the recipe card below.

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    Step 1: Open a can of coconut milk or use your favorite milk to pour into ice cube trays and freeze at least 4 hours or overnight. Wash your zucchini and chop it into chunks, measure out ½ cup chopped chunks.

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    Step 2: Open a can of unsweetened pumpkin puree and measure it out. Add the pumpkin, zucchini and coconut milk ice cubes to the blender.

    ingredients in blender.

    Step 3: Then add the spices, any optional ingredients and the milk last.

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    Step 4: Blend for 30 seconds. Taste-test for sweetness and thickness. Add an additional teaspoon of brown sugar if needed, and up to an additional ½ cup of milk.

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    Step 5: Pour and enjoy this pumpkin pie smoothie! Top with whipped cream or yogurt, a dusting of pumpkin pie spice, and perhaps a sprinkling of pumpkin seeds. Other toppings can be a drizzle of maple syrup, or melted peanut butter, or crushed nuts such as pecans or walnuts.

    Recipe Tips

    This smoothie makes a 2-cup, or 16-ounce smoothie. If you don't finish it all, pour it into ice cube trays to thaw and drink later.

    You'll use about half a small zucchini. When chopped, it should roughly fill ½ cup. No need to be exact.

    You can add the milk cubes to the blender at least 10 minutes prior to blending to help them break down.

    Once all ingredients are added, begin on a low speed so the blade engages all the ingredients, and then increase slowly, blending about 30 seconds or until creamy.

    How to Store

    Refrigerate for 24 hours, after that the nutrients diminish.

    Make Ahead & Freeze. Freeze your smoothie in ice cube trays. When you are ready to drink, add them to a jar or glass refrigerated overnight to thaw. Stir and enjoy.

    FAQS

    Can you blend uncooked pumpkin?

    No, you need canned pumpkin puree to add pumpkin to a smoothie. Raw pumpkin won't blend.

    What if I don't have any pumpkin pie spice?

    You can use just cinnamon.

    What is in the pumpkin smash at Jamba Juice?

    This pumpkin smoothie tastes very close to Jamba Juice Pumpkin Smash. The store-bought drink has milk, sugar syrup, pumpkin, preservatives, bean gum, additive Base B and processed yogurt. My homemade recipe is just as thick and spicy and has no additives and preservatives.

    Can you add peanut butter to a smoothie?

    Yes, adding peanut butter to a smoothie will boost protein and a small amount won't take over the flavor.

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    Creamy Pumpkin Smoothie (no banana)

    Created by Dee Dine
    This creamy pumpkin smoothie combines creamy pumpkin puree with frosty milk ice cubes, fresh zucchini and warm spices for a filling fall breakfast smoothie with just 5 ingredients, and no banana.
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    Prep Time 2 minutes mins
    Cook Time 3 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1
    Calories 245 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • ⅔ cup canned pumpkin puree
    • ½ cup zucchini, raw and sliced
    • ½ cup milk ice cubes
    • 1 cup milk
    • 2 teaspoon brown sugar
    • 2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
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    Instructions
     

    Prep

    • Prepare pumpkin puree. Either open a can of unsweetened pumpkin puree, or sweet potato puree, or even butternut squash puree, and measure out ⅔ cup.
    • Prepare zucchini. Wash your zucchini, and chop in chunks. Don't peel.

    Make Smoothie

    • Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend 15 seconds. If it is not as liquidy as you want, feel free to add as much as another ½ cup of milk. Taste and add an additional teaspoon of brown sugar if needed.
      ⅔ cup canned pumpkin puree, ½ cup zucchini, raw and sliced, ½ cup milk ice cubes, 1 cup milk, 2 teaspoon brown sugar, 2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, ¼ teaspoon vanilla, ¼ teaspoon salt
    • Pour in a tall glass, top with yogurt and a dusting of cinnamon.

    Store Smoothie

    • Drink right away for freshest flavor and nutrient potency. Or refrigerate for 24 hours. You can also freeze in ice cube trays to be blended up later.

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    Notes

    This smoothie makes a 2-cup, or 16-ounce smoothie. If you don't finish it all, pour it into ice cube trays to thaw and drink later.
    You'll use about half a small zucchini. When chopped, it should roughly fill ½ cup. No need to be exact.
    Add the milk cubes to the blender at least 10 minutes prior to blending to help them break down.
    Once all ingredients are added, begin on a low speed so the blade engages all the ingredients, and then speed up and blend about 30 seconds.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 16gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 751mgPotassium: 1164mgFiber: 6gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 26309IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 586mgIron: 4mg
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    Comments

    1. Taylor says

      August 10, 2023 at 11:48 pm

      5 stars
      Awesome!

      Reply
    2. Nisha / @rainbowplantlife says

      October 11, 2016 at 12:01 pm

      Love this creative recipe, Dee! The addition of all those spices is wonderful, I bet it tastes like thanksgiving!

      Reply
      • Debbie says

        October 12, 2016 at 6:18 pm

        Nisha! I love that assessment, yes, a perfect Thanksgiving breakfast! Enjoy the season sweetie! Thanks for stopping by, Dee xx.

        Reply
    3. Anna says

      October 11, 2016 at 5:12 am

      Beautiful!!! I'm yet to try drinking pumpkin (believe it or not, I've never had pumpkin latte or any beverage with pumpkin flavor!), so this could pe a perfect starting point for me! 🙂 great recipe Dee, thanks for sharing and happy pumpkin season to you my friend!!! xxx

      Reply
      • Debbie says

        October 12, 2016 at 6:17 pm

        Anna! Anna! Oh, pumpkin tastes great in a smoothie, kind of like mango, thick and creamy. Happy pumpkin season to you too my lovely friend!! Dee xx.

        Reply
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