These Creamy Pumpkin Smoothies are the perfect treat before you head to the pumpkin patch with the family.
I am just loving my new Blendtec Blender. I can’t say enough good things about it. It’s worth getting, worth saving for…or better yet, put it on your holiday wish list. The machine is an ice-crushing mad-man (Yes, I have decided my Blendtec is male in gender, due to his sheer STRENGTH). I love him.
Now let’s talk about these mason jar lids. Are they not the cutest thing ever for the kids…or for you? You can get them here. And the orange striped straws, I couldn’t live another day without them.
I used Greek yogurt in my smoothie for a little added protein. I love this stuff.
These really make you feel like it’s autumn!
Creamy Pumpkin Smoothies
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 cup Greek vanilla yogurt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 2 bananas quartered and frozen
- 1 cup ice cubes
Directions
- Add ingredients to blender jar in the order shown. If you have a Blendtec, just press the "smoothie" button. If using another blender, use as you normally do. Serve immediately.
- ~You can easily turn this into a power smoothie by adding 2 Tablespoons of soy, rice, hemp or whey protein.
Other Pumpkin Smoothie Recipes You Might Enjoy:
- Pumpkin Spice Smoothie
- Paleo Pumpkin Coconut Smoothie
- Peanut Butter Pumpkin Smoothie
- Pumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie
- Pumpkin Banana Smoothie
- Two Years Ago: Zucchini Vichyssoise
- Four Years Ago: Horse-Puckey
Amy @ Elephant Eats says
I have a Blendtec and totally love it too! Smoothie making is finally easy. Those mason jar lids are so cute! And I love your addition of greek yogurt for added protein. Yum đŸ™‚
Cathy says
Yep, the Blendtec is pretty awesome!!! Don’t you love everything it can do?!
Sara Tetreault says
Cathy, those little jars with the lids are so cute! This sounds like a sweet treat for after school snacking. Thanks!!
Cathy says
I know, I love those lids. I’m convinced they make the drink inside better!
Jessica says
What can I substitute for bananas? My husband has a banana allergy…
Cathy says
Hmmm, I’ll have to think about that one. Bananas are what give the thickness of the shake, I’m not sure off the top of my head what a good sub would be.
Susie Le says
What about dates? I usually put bananas in my smoothie for its sweetness. I assume dates could do the same thing.
A Bowl Of Mush says
Definitely making this!! Yum!
Cathy says
You will love it!
Ashley - BakerbyNature says
You have no idea how depressing it is to have everything to make this smoothie besides the blender! Sigh. But I’ll definitely be making these next weekend at our cabin house – woo!
Cathy says
Oh, I’m sorry, but have fun making it next weekend!!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Oh yum! These look delish, Cathy! My kiddos saw it too and asking me to make them đŸ™‚ Do I have a choice? đŸ™‚ Have a fabulous weekend!
Rachel says
Any thoughts in a substitute for bananas? These sound delish!
Pat says
I’d try apples in place of banana.
Susie Le says
I mentioned this above, but I suggested dates in place of bananas for their sweetness. đŸ™‚
Maria says
Oh my, these were soooooo good!! Very easy to make too đŸ™‚ I couldn’t help myself and added just squirt to the top of mine, it was just like pie. mmmmm….
For the person looking for a banana substitute I would try a little instant oatmeal to help thicken the shake and just a tad more sugar to make up for the sweetness.
Maria says
^^^Just a squirt of whipped cream, that is.
Melanie says
I added 1/4 cup brown sugar and it was delish!
Melanie says
My yogurt was “plain” instead of vanilla so that may be why I needed a little more sweetness.
Robin says
How about firm tofu instead of bananas?
Sarah @ Miss CandiQuik says
Looks scrumptious!