If you (or your kids) are getting tired of the same old snacks I’ve got the perfect solution to switch things up …A Pumpkin Pie Green Smoothie! The kick of the fresh cinnamon along with the sweetness of the banana in this recipe make the spinach hardly even noticeable. So not only is this a fun seasonal drink, but one that’s good for you, too! And if your little ones turn their nose up to drinking something green how about putting it in an insulated cup they can’t see through? Just be sure to show them what they were drinking (and enjoying) afterward so they know greens aren’t so scary after all! If it goes well be sure to visit our friends over at Simple Green Smoothies for more tasty green smoothie recipes.
Pumpkin Pie Green Smoothie
Ingredients
- 2 bananas, ripe (the riper they are the sweeter they'll be)
- 1 cup spinach, fresh
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/3 cup plain yogurt
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, may need to add more if not using freshly grated
Instructions
- Puree together in a blender until smooth and serve cold with a straw.
Recipe Notes
We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
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I don’t generally put dairy in my smoothies either–frozen bananas or avocado make it plenty creamy. This one sounds great–my typical morning smoothie is spinach-frozen mango chunks (Trader Joe’s) and half a banana. Lately I have been dumping in the half cup of my green tea from the night before–can’t really taste it, but it’s a good use of the now-cold tea!!! Adding the pumpkin sounds great!!!
I have never considered putting pumpkin into a smoothie and I don’t know why. I love winter squash! – I would also like to add that freshly ground nutmeg is as delicious as freshly ground cinnamon. Nutmeg can also be added to anything cinnamon is used in for a little added spice! Thank you for sharing this!
We make this for my daughter in the fall. She LOVES it. I’ll use almond milk too if I want it a little more thin.
Ok this has nothing to do with smoothies. I love this blog, and even love your book. But every time I try to think of a meal or a recipe, I can’t help but think “I wish this site had an app!” I don’t know what all goes in to building an app, but if you had one, I know I’d buy it. I’d love to see one with your recipes that gets updated with new ones as you add to the list. Maybe even JUST recipes, as to not take away from book purchases or blog clicks. I don’t know, that’s just my 2 cents. Either way, keep up the good work!
I agree I would totally buy a recipe app!
This fall smoothie was REALLY, Really good! (really!) 2 of my 3 kids even liked it so it is a keeper in my house! Thank You. Would love to see a list of your favorite Green Smoothie recipes (kid approved). I frequent the simple green smoothies website as well but hate it when I waste ingredients on one that none of us like. Thanks for your website, love it!
Tried this recipe after my morning run today and yummy! I didn’t have the plain yogurt so just doubled the milk (I used almond milk). Perfect way to use up the left over pumpkin puree from the whole grain pumpkin muffins I made earlier this week, which were delicious. My family and I have enjoyed every recipe so far.
I am working my way back towards healthy eating habits. I made this smoothie this morning and used a blended coconut/almond milk instead of milk. It is absolutely delicious!! Thanks Lisa!!