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5 from 14 votes

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie - Thick, rich, healthy and creamy, and it tastes like pumpkin pie in a glass. The perfect pumpkin pie craving buster!

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Pumpkin Pie Smoothie - Thick, rich, healthy and creamy, and it tastes like pumpkin pie in a glass. The perfect pumpkin pie craving buster! www.savingdessert.com

 

The quintessential autumn treat – a creamy and delicious Pumpkin Pie Smoothie!

For years I resisted making a pumpkin smoothie because I didn’t think I’d like it. I couldn’t have been more wrong! After making a pumpkin pie last weekend I had a little canned pumpkin left over.  I’m so glad because this creation was great; actually more than great, it’s fantastic!
I immediately went back to the pantry and made sure I had another can of Libby’s 100% Pure Pumpkin because I’ll make this again and again. It tastes just like pumpkin pie to me but it’s healthy, filling and completely appropriate for breakfast! What a great way to start the day!
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie - Thick, rich, healthy and creamy, and it tastes like pumpkin pie in a glass. The perfect pumpkin pie craving buster! www.savingdessert.com

Made with just a few simple ingredients right in your blender.

You’ll need some plain Greek yogurt, canned pumpkin puree, almond milk, honey, a frozen banana, pumpkin pie spice and a few ice cubes. I like to garnish my pumpkin pie smoothie with fresh grated nutmeg and sometimes I add a little protein powder for that extra kick. This delicious treat is great any time of the day, from breakfast to dessert.
 Pumpkin Pie Smoothie - Thick, rich, healthy and creamy, and it tastes like pumpkin pie in a glass. The perfect pumpkin pie craving buster! www.savingdessert.com

This pumpkin pie smoothie is thick, rich, healthy and creamy, and it tastes like pumpkin pie in a glass.

When you’re craving pumpkin pie but don’t have time to make one, this is a fine substitute. I wonder what my family would say if I served this pumpkin pie smooth on Thanksgiving with a dollop of whipped cream instead of pie! Once they taste it, I bet they wouldn’t mind 🙂

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie - Thick, rich, healthy and creamy, and it tastes like pumpkin pie in a glass. The perfect pumpkin pie craving buster! www.savingdessert.com

Does canned pumpkin have to be cooked to be safe to eat?

Canned pumpkin puree is already cooked in the canning process so there’s no need to cook the pumpkin before using. Just scoop it straight out of the can! If you don’t use the entire can right away, trying freezing the remaining puree in an ice cube tray lined with plastic wrap. Pop a few in the blender next time you make smoothies and eliminate some of the ice cubes. Yum!

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A glass filled with pumpkin pie smoothie

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Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 2
Course: Smoothie
Author: Tricia
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5 from 14 votes
A healthy slice of pumpkin pie in a cool and creamy smoothie.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • ½ scoop protein powder (optional)
  • 1 cup vanilla almond milk
  • 1 banana sliced and frozen
  • 5-6 ice cubes
  • 2 tablespoons honey more or less to taste (or other sweetener like agave, maple syrup, etc)
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice more or less to taste
  • fresh ground nutmeg for garnish

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients (except nutmeg) to a blender and pulse until smooth. Serve sprinkled with additional cinnamon or nutmeg if desired.

Recipe Notes

  • Recipe and Photos updated October, 2016
  • Nutritional information and calories may vary depending on the brand of Greek yogurt you use and how much/which kind of sweetener. 
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

Nutrition

Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 209mg | Potassium: 623mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 19110IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 306mg | Iron: 2mg

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Originally posted November 2011, updated October 2016

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41 Comments

  1. DebbsSeattle

    5 stars
    We freeze purée in silicone ice cube trays, pop out once frozen then ziplock for quick pre-measured doses for smoothies, soups and sauces. Our tray is 1/4 cup per cube. We also do this for tomato paste in a chocolate mold. Works out to a teaspoon per form which is great portions for cooking for two…I mean how often do you use the whole 6 ounce can of tomato paste? We use a ziplock with a snipped corner to pipe it into mold. If we used more butter I would do it for that too to avoid over consumption at the table. I imagine you could even do mashed potatoes this way for pre-portioned meal ready freezer food.

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  7. HEIDI GAGNON

    Hi Tricia,
    I cannot wait to go to the grocery store, pick up some of those ingredients and make myself and my hubby a delish pumpkin pie smoothie. I also included my email to be included in all of your delicious recipes. Hope all is well and Ed is recovering nicely. Thanks again!!

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    • Tricia Buice

      Hi Heidi! Thanks so much for commenting – it’s great to hear from you and thanks for signing up for emailed posts. So happy to have you be a part of our SRFD family 🙂 Ed is doing much better today, the worst is over. Have a wonderful week and enjoy the smoothie. I love it and also love that you can sweeten it as much or as little as you want with your favorite maple syrup, honey, sugar or whatever! Enjoy!

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  8. Monica

    This sounds like a wonderful treat, Tricia. It’s such a great recipe because if you bake with pumpkin puree, you’re bound to have some leftover. I had envisioned a piece of pumpkin pie blended up for a second but I’m glad to know that isn’t the case and there’s actually all this good stuff like yogurt, banana, and pumpkin in it…and yet it tastes like pumpkin pie! I love feeling like I’m having something decadent when I’m really not…(I’m having trouble loading the video but will try again!)

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    • Tricia Buice

      Thanks Monica. I love this every year and look forward to leftover canned pumpkin so I can make this. You can make it as sweet as you like so it would taste more like pie but I love the flavor with just a little honey. Hope you were able to see the video – I checked it on my desktop and iPhone and it seems to be working. Sorry!

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  9. Becky Green

    SUPER VIDEO, TRICIA!!! 😉 I was expecting to hear your voice! LOL Your Pumpkin Smoothie looks WONDERFUL!!!! I’ll HAVE TO try this one! 😉 I think my hubby would like this one too.

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    • Tricia Buice

      Haha Becky – you won’t catch me doing any voice overs 🙂 Thank you so much for the kind words. I love this smoothie and can’t wait to make it each fall. Hope you like it too and thanks again!

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  14. Dom

    what a lovely idea… i’d assumed you’d just a whole pie in the blender but clearly I was wrong! We don’t really do the whole pumpkin pie thing here in the UK but this i’m sure will catch on!

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  19. Mary

    This looks GREAT, Tricia. I tried making a pumpkin smoothie yesterday morning and was completely unimpressed. Your version sounds delicious though!

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