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There is no reason to wait until Fall to pumpkin up your life!  Our easy recipe brings you the pumpkin pie flavors you love without the crust.  Pumpkins are rich in vitamins C and A, packed with potassium and taste good in just about anything.  Bananas provide an energy boost, adding sweetness and additional vitamin C, magnesium, folate and potassium.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree, or cooked pumpkin
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1 cup milk, or non-dairy alternative
  • 2 bananas, ripe
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, allspice)
  • 1 Tbsp honey or maple syrup for added sweetness
Main Ingredient(s): Bananas, Pumpkin

Steps:

  • Place ice in blender first, followed by remaining ingredients.
  • Blend until smooth or until desired consistency is reached.
  • Enjoy immediately!
Photo of ingredients for smoothie, whole pumpkin, 2 ripe bananas, spices, honey and milk
Photo of over top view of blender with ice, pumpkin and milk being added
Photo of over top view of blender with ice, pumpkin, milk being added, spices and banana
Photo of over top view of blender with ice, pumpkin, milk being added, spices, banana and honey being added
Photo of front view of blender with all ingredients pre blending
Photo of Pumpkin Pie Smoothie in mason jar and in cup. Pumpkin in background.

VT Fresh is funded in part by the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. In Vermont, SNAP is called 3SquaresVT. It can help low income people buy foods for a better diet. To find out more, contact the Vermont Foodbank toll-free at 855-855-6181.

Published On: November 4, 2024