This creamy pumpkin pie smoothie recipe is like pumpkin pie in drinkable form. Pure pumpkin puree is combined with banana, warming spices and a touch of maple syrup to create a silky smooth texture and incredible taste. This pumpkin smoothie is sure to be a fall favourite!
Who’s excited about fall? I know I am!
All the pumpkin! All the maple syrup! Bring on the cinnamon-infused drinks, maple syrup drizzled cakes and cookies for me!
Okay, you can probably tell I love fall. Favourite season hands down.
I recently made delicious pumpkin muffins and opened up one of those huge cans of pumpkin puree. I had some leftover and wanted to make good use of it.
Being a huge fan of smoothies, I thought how could I use this puree in smoothie form. Then I started thinking about the flavours that go with pumpkin. Classic combos of cinnamon and nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice came to mind. Boom! Pumpkin pie smoothie! Winner winner smoothie dinner or, um, something like that.
This pumpkin pie smoothie tastes like a treat, a drinkable dessert or dessert smoothie, and we regularly enjoy it during the fall season.
By the way, these pumpkin pie bites go great with this pumpkin smoothie!
Why We Love This Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
- It’s a great way to use leftover pumpkin puree (yay for reducing food waste).
- Like most smoothies, it comes together in minutes.
- It’s such a fun way to enjoy a seasonal favourite at home.
- Of course, it tastes delicious!
What Is Pumpkin Puree?
Pumpkin puree is exactly what it sounds like … pureed pumpkin. Nothing else.
The funny thing is that pumpkin puree in and of itself doesn’t have a lot of strong flavours.
What pumpkin puree does have, however, is a lovely silky, creamy texture. When you mix warming spices with it, now you’re onto something.
Don’t confuse pumpkin puree with pumpkin pie filling. Pumpkin pie filling has other additives, like spices and sweeteners. Use pure pumpkin puree in this smoothie recipe.
Tips and Variations
- Ensure you use a frozen banana. It helps create a silky smooth texture.
- Only two tablespoons of maple syrup were used for the two generous smoothies. Feel free to add more (or less) to taste.
- If you don’t need this pumpkin pie smoothie to be vegan, try honey.
- Oat milk was used here, but almond, soy or dairy are great alternatives (if you don’t need this to be a vegan pumpkin smoothie).
More Yummy Smoothie Recipes
If you make this pumpkin pie smoothie recipe, be sure to leave a comment below!
This recipe was originally published in August 2016 but has been updated.
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup pure pumpkin puree (canned pumpkin puree), not pumpkin pie filling
- 1 frozen banana, cut into chunks
- 1 cup crushed ice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup, or to taste (depending on how sweet you like things)
- ¾ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, plus a pinch for optional garnish
- 1.5 cup oat milk, use gluten-free oat milk for gluten free
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate shavings, optional garnish to taste (use a vegan and gluten free chocolate if desired)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until combined. Divide smoothie between two glasses. Garnish (if desired) with chocolate shavings and more pumpkin pie spice. Serve and enjoy!
A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
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Tried this recipe?
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David @ Spiced
I am totally ready for fall over here! I’ve been craving some of my favorite fall foods, and the early mornings have been (dare I say it) a little bit chilly. We’ve been doing smoothies for lunches quite a bit this summer, but I’m thinking I should make these soon as we get into fall mode! Sounds delicious, Dawn!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
I love fall..my fave season! Hope you get a chance to try this one out, David! Thanks so much!
Valentina
I love pumpkin and it’s refreshing to see it outside of October. Pun intended. 😉 Ha! Sounds yummy, and the banana + maple syrup is all the sweetener it needs. Perfectly delicious. 🙂 ~Valentina
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Lol! Thank you Valentina!
Shashi
I’m so glad you reposted this recipe with leftover pumpkin purée! I always end up with a little leftover and Dawn, there are so many times where I’ve ended up throwing out that extra pumpkin purée but no more! I love pumpkin pie and This “drinkAble pumpkin pie” smoothie sounds absolutely delicious! Thank you for sharing this recipe! XO
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop
Nothing better than a delicious, healthy beverage! This is so perfect for fall! I love the color of this smoothie 🙂
Allie | In This Kitchen
This looks so awesome! Now that fall is coming I feel like I need this in my life!
Girl Heart Food
Thanks so much Allie 🙂
Amanda@craftycookingmama
Oh no….a potential wine allergy!!!!
It’ll be okay though, I promise. I get allergic reactions to certain wines – nothing major – just eczema-like hives on my face & chest. I usually drink a Shiraz/Syrah and overall have no issues with it. Occasionally when I try new wines I’ll run into a problem. I’ll use the bottle for cooking and stay away from it in the future.
I love all things pumpkin and would love this smoothie. I’ve never had pumpkin pie in drinkable form and suddenly feel like I’ve been missing out my entire life 🙂
Hope you have a wonderful week ♥
Girl Heart Food
Hopefully, it won’t happen again…just have to keep my eye out for it! Good that you know what wine works fine for you! It would be a sad thing if I had to avoid all wine, lol 😀
Hope that you get a chance to try the smoothie soon….I’m sure you’ll love it 🙂 Have a wonderful week too, Amanda!!
Stephanie | The Foodie and The Fix
Sippable pumpkin pie?? Yes please! I pinned this yummy looking smoothie! So glad you didn’t actually faint, but I would have been right there with ya if someone suggested that I might be allergic to wine. Surely you jest? It MUST have been the dinner or the cookies!
Girl Heart Food
It definitely had to be the dinner or the cookies…agreed!! I love pumpkin pie and it’s great to have a drinkable version. Thanks so much, Stephanie, for the kind words and Pin 🙂
Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness
I can’t believe it’s pumpkin season again! I am loving the look of this smoothie. I love recipes that you can just dump into a blender and go
Girl Heart Food
I know! Where does the time fly? Thanks so much, Cathleen! Love smoothies 🙂
Katie Crenshaw
Dawn, this Pumpkin Pie Smoothie looks incredible! This will get me in the mood for Fall. I love it! xoxo
Girl Heart Food
Thanks Katie!! You’re too kind! Have a lovely weekend! xoxo
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen
I’m not ready to say good bye to summer just yet Dawn, but I’m always up for squeezing a bit of pumpkin in! And these smoothies are perfect! Pinned and can’t wait to make one!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Pumpkin is good any time of the year, if you ask me! Thanks Mary Ann! Enjoy!