Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

November 21, 2014

Enjoy the taste of this seasonally-inspired Pumpkin Pie Smoothie made with just 5 ingredients!

I’m in the process of moving (again) so I’ve made it a personal goal to use as many items in the pantry as possible so there isn’t as much to pack. Every little bit counts, right?! As of last Sunday, I had four cans of pumpkin puree. I like pumpkin….what else can I say? Except for pumpkin pie. Go figure.

So in between the packing, holiday preparations, a full-time job, blog upkeep, and other daily life activities, I’m drinking this Pumpkin Pie Smoothie to get in the Thanksgiving spirit. This smoothie comes together quickly with just 5 ingredients total.

I love adding Greek yogurt to smoothies for a source of protein and fat, which makes for a more satisfying smoothie. To sweeten the smoothie, I used apple cider—fitting for the season!

Canned pumpkin is a source of beta-carotene, which is converted to vitamin A in the body, and also provides potassium, vitamin C, and copper.

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Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

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Author: Karman Meyer, Dietitian at The Nutrition Adventure

Ingredients

1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
4 oz apple cider
1/2 tsp minced ginger
dash of cinnamon

Instructions

1. In a blender, combine all ingredients and process until smooth. Optional: add a small amount of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon for more of a pumpkin pie effect