Another weekend is upon us! You know what that means – kicking back, unwinding from a busy back-to-school week, and making this creamy pumpkin pie smoothie to reward all your hard efforts. Whoever said you shouldn’t reward yourself with food really needs to try this smoothie. Seriously!
Thanks to adding soaked rolled oats and chia seeds, this smoothie is extra thick and has a bit more staying power than most. I think it’s my best pumpkin smoothie to date! Enjoy it for a snack, breakfast, or even dessert. If it’s still hot where you are like it is here, you might find yourself cooling off with this smoothie outside. Extra ice, is a must. Oh, and if you are feeling crazy top it all off with some homemade Coconut Whipped Cream – I know you’ve been waiting for the perfect recipe!
The best part is this recipe makes 4 CUPS worth (yes!), so if you are feeling generous you can share it with a loved one. Or if you are lucky and have a husband who doesn’t like pumpkin, you get it all to yourself. Double yes. I have one of these glasses wrapped up in the back of the fridge for later. [Later probably meaning, as soon as I hit publish on this post…]
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Creamy Pumpkin Pie Smoothie for Two
Yield
4 cups
Prep time
Cook time
0 minutes
Total time
Adapted from Pumpkin Pie Smoothie & Pumpkin Gingerbread Smoothie.
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond milk
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 1/2 tbsp blackstrap molasses
- 1 frozen ripe banana
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1.5-2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- Coconut Whipped Cream, for garnish
Directions
- In a medium-sized bowl whisk together the milk, oats, and chia seeds. Place in fridge for 1 hour or preferably overnight.
- Add soaked oat mixture to blender along with the pumpkin, molasses, frozen banana, and spices. Blend until smooth. Add about 5 ice cubes and blend until ice cold.
- Add maple syrup to taste. I found 1.5 tbsp was perfect for me.
- Serve with Coconut Whipped Cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon on top!
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This smoothie was awesome!! I was so shocked how the consistency was like a pudding after blending it. Since I LOVE pumpkin pie, this was perfect. My husband thought it was very filling, almost fit as a desert. However, I plan to use it as both a desert and a morning treat. I have used chia seeds, but usually drink them quickly before the get too plump. This has opened my world to possibilities. Thanks for the sharing!
I read through as many comments as I could, but I didn’t see the answer to my question. Is there any substitute for the rolled oats? We are avoiding all grains for now.
Thank you!
Hi Penny, Not that I’m aware of…you could probably just make the smoothies without it! Enjoy
Yum, I used this as inspiration for my Fourth of July breakfast (hey, it’s not everyday you get canned pumpkin in the UK!!) posted on my blog today. Mmmmm!
Please consider adding nutritional values with smoothies:)
So I made this smoothie today (yeah I know, not fall yet) but I just couldn’t get myself to like it. The pumpkin and spices cannot cover the taste of the banana, and I am a serious banana hater. What can I substitute in this smoothie or smoothies in general to get the same smoothie texture without having to deal with the atrocious banana taste?
Hey Olivia, What about coconut milk + dates?
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I am “converting” to the Vegan lifestyle and your website has made it so easy and DELICIOUS! My kids are going crazy over your recipes! I appreciate you taking the time to do this.. This smoothie was freaking awesome! Thanks again!
Im so happy to hear that Manda!
I just made this for the first time and loved it!!! My coconut milk didn’t solidify so I just added some of the froth to the top of the smoothie, cappuccino style. Will the leftover smoothie store in the refrigerator for few days?
Wow! I thought the Cake Batter Smoothie was my all time favorite, but this one may have edged it out, so delicious!
This recipe looks so good!
Hi there,
My girlfriend is making me write u a comment because I licked the bowl after I ate most of the whipped cream.
hah glad you enjoyed it so much! :)
These were fantastic! I substituted 1% milk and added in so e whey protein to make them even healthier and tastier and they were out of this world.
Just made this but used organic rice milk as I didn’t have almond milk. It was delicious and my 2 yr old daughter gobbled it up. Thanks for helping me give her a good shot of betacarotene this morning :)
Hi! I do not care for almond milk. Would 1 percent or skim milk work for the pumpkin smoothie?
I LOVE this recipe Angela! I’ve tried another smoothie recipe or two from you which I have also enjoyed. I’ve been on a big smoothie kick and would love to see some more smoothie recipes :o)
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Another winner. Thank you!
I just came across this recipe and being the pumpkin lover that I am I can’t wait to try it out!
I absolutely hate bananas though, so I’m curious if you can taste the banana flavor? Would it work if I left that out?
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This is so yum!
i just love pumpkin! i will surely give this a try! thank you!