Pumpkins are everywhere at the moment and I for one am totally happy about this fact. Along with figs, they’re one of my most favourite things about this season and there are so many varieties out there. Before starting my blog I’m pretty sure that I didn’t even know what a smoothie was, milkshakes yes, but the idea of a smoothie seemed to have eluded me. Funny that I can’t live without smoothies in my life now. This pumpkin pie inspired smoothie full of cinnamon and nutmeg is perfect for this time of year and who doesn’t like desserts in smoothie form?
I started out with a basic fruit smoothie but then started to get experimental by adding dark leafy greens to them to create an alkaline busting green smoothie. Now I add all sorts to my blender including nutritional powders and coconut oil to make a wonderful and nourishing smoothie to start my day or as an afternoon snack. I find them wholesome and filling and they require very little effort to make. All you really need is a blender and your imagination.
Speaking of blenders, you don’t have to have a top of the range all singing and all dancing one at that. A basic blender will do the job just fine and a hand blender would work well too.
- 1/2 cup cooked pumpkin
- 1 cup /250ml coconut water
- 1 cup /250ml almond milk
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1-2 tsps maple syrup
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp mixed spice
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Pour all of the ingredients into a blender and blitz until smooth.
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Serve and enjoy!
If you’ve never tried a smoothie before it can be quite daunting as you’re not quite sure how it’s going to turn out. I’ve had some right smoothie disasters in the past, believe me, some of them have tasted gross. Now I think I’ve got the hang of what combinations of fruit and greens work for me. As a smoothie novice, I tended to stick to simple things that I knew that I would like and stayed away from adding greens for a while, before feeling daring and increasing the amount of spinach that I added each time. The smoothie recipe that I have for you today is perfect for a beginner and for this time of year – I’m loving all the pumpkin recipes around at the moment!
This easy pumpkin pie smoothie can be used as a starting point for many other creations. Eventually, you could start to add greens such as spinach in small amounts and build up to create a green smoothie; you can read more about their health benefits here. Other ingredients that you could add are protein powders, nutritional powders, coconut oil, nut butters, dried fruits and seeds to create something tasty and nourishing. Either way, this is a great starting point for any smoothie virgins out there and you will build up your confidence with them quicker than you think. Happy blending!
I have never heard of a Pumpkin Pie Smoothie but I love trying out new fruit flavours and this one sounds really good!
Thank you for sharing the recipe 🙂
Banana smoothie would always be a personal favorite!
Ohh I would never have thought of making such a smoothie but how delicious does it look! I need to try it! x
I have to confess that as much as I do love pumpkin I have never thought of drinking it! I must give this a go!
Yuuuum this sounds amazing. All lovely ingredients. Great way to make smoothies feel more autumnal!
This looks good. I could imagine all the good health benefits already. That’s what I love about smoothies you can get so many antioxidants and vitamins in one glass.
As much as I adore smoothies and pumpkins, I had never thought about bringing them together. Your recipe sounds incredible and I know what I will be picking up in my next shopping trip!!
Oh wow this looks so so tasty! I’d love to try this! Thanks for sharing.
I love autumn! Pumpkin soup is my favourite, so will have to give this one a try!
I love all pumpkin things so I know I’d love this. It looks so amazing! I must try it.
This looks and sounds delicious. I love pumpkin and this is something I would definitely try. I also loved the option you gave of adding protein powder. Thank you
What a delicious seasonal combination of flavours. I love pumpkin too, especially in risotto or pasta dishes
I love pumpkin pie so much that my mother makes it for me instead of birthday cake! I cannot imagine not loving this smoothie and will give it a try!
Oh this sounds really good, I have never thought of making a smoothie like this before, I really need to give it a go
Yes! Please let me know what you think of it.
This may be the perfect time to give it a try!
That looks amazing Jemma, such a lovely colour too. Cooked pumpkin and squash is such a useful ingredient for all sorts.
Thanks, Helen! I love having a batch of roasted pumpkin the fridge/freezer to throw into various meals.
Well I think that this pumpkin pie smoothie sounds and looks absolutely heavenly! YUM!
Thanks so much Ana.
I must admit I’ve never tried pumpkin but this smoothie sounds delicious. Jo x
Maybe the perfect time to try it! 🙂
I love pumpkins and this smoothie is perfect for my post-workout drink. Can’t wait to try it! Thanks Jemma for sharing the smoothie recipe with us!
Certainly great post workout, such a treat too!
We love smoothies over here but I’ve never thought of adding a pumpkin one to the mix! I feel like this could be a dessert, it looks so good! I’m going to need to have a section of my cookbook just for your recipes!
Ha! I would be very honoured if you did that.
This sounds the perfect autumnal treat and looks fabulous xx
Thank you!
I love a good smoothie so I HAVE to try this out x
I hope you like it!
Oh that looks amazing I’m all about pumpkin spice at the minute!!
Me too, so tasty!
This sounds really tasty especially with the little bit of cinnamon in it x
Thanks, Rhian! You can never have too much cinnamon.
I would never have thought of making a smoothie from a Pumpkin. It looks and sounds de!icious
It’s a great way to use up any leftover from pumpkin carving.
I love smoothies but I’ve never been brave enough to stray from classic fruit smoothies. This was really looks great though, and your pictures are fab. 😀
Ashton x
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Thanks, Ashton! This one tastes like dessert, but is healthy too.
Pumppkin pie smoothies are so delicious and healthy! I love trying all different versions of it and will definitley be trying this one!
Oh fab! Let me know what you think.
Yey! Another fun and healthy smoothie, perfect to serve with friends and catch up 🙂 Thanks!
Definitely! My friends love this one.
I’ve never had anything pumpkin except a pumpkin spiced latte which btw is awful!! this seems interesting!
I love that pumpkins are everywhere at the moment and this smoothie looks delicious – thanks for sharing x
I love PSLs! 🙂
Certainly hard to escape them at the moment, but I love them so not complaining.
This looks super tasty and is perfect for this time of the year. My only question….how does one cook pumpkin????
with all of these pumpkin posts, i still haven’t tried it. this one looks goooood
I love smoothies so delicious. My Nutri bullet is my best friend when it comes to making smoothies. I never thought of adding pumpkin! It’s a Pumpkin Spices Smoothie! lol PSS. This smoothie looks so pretty topped with cinnamon!
A delicious smoothie recipe.Loved the flavour combinations Going to try them out
Now it does look and sound just amazing, I just need to get over my hatred of pumpkins ha x
Oh wow I’d never have thought to include pumpkin in a smoothie. What a fabulously festive drink! xxx
Jemma I would have loved to have had this in bed this morning. It was so cold. This would have been comforting and so good.
I love making smoothies and experimenting with flavour combinations – I haven’t used pumpkin yet though. Definitely going to give this a try!