How badly are you guys craving something with LEGIT pumpkin?! Tis the season! Oh and I’m not talking about PSLs here, people.
Can we talk about those little devils for a hot minute? The sad truth is that pumpkin spice lattes are rather tough on the waistline and the wallet. A grande PSL from Starbucks packs a whopping twelve teaspoons of sugar (fifty grams), equivalent to two Snickers bars. Or more than three cups of Frosted Flakes. Or eleven Oreos. Ya know, all my fave foods.
It’s not just the tablespoons upon tablespoons of added sugar that make me cringe. Did you know that this infamous drink has no actual pumpkin? Rather, it’s bursting at the seams with artificially flavored pumpkin syrup. How’s that for starting your morning off wrong? No thank yewww.
I get it. They taste good. I mean is there anything with fifty grams of sugar that doesn’t taste good? Just promise me sure not to make this seasonal sensation a daily habit!
Instead, try this smoothie on for size. It’s no pumpkin spice latte, but it legit tastes like pumpkin pie. It’s naturally sweetened with bananas and dates and gives that PSL a serious run for its money on the fiber front. A half cup of pumpkin rings it at four grams of filling fiber for a healthy digestive tract, not to mention a boatload of vitamin A (280% of your daily needs) for healthy eyes, skin, and tissue.
Tis the season for pumpkin flavored errthang. I’ve seen it all, from pumpkin flavored English muffins and pumpkin coffee creamer (ahem, trans fat) to pumpkin pop tarts and pumpkin marshmallows. I can assure you that those foods contain little to no pumpkin. There are, however, some fabulous ways to incorporate this bonafide superfood into your daily routine! Because let’s be real, it’s always SO annoying to not use the whole can.
—Mix a couple tablespoons into a cup of hot almond milk along with a big splash of coffee, pumpkin pie spice, and pure maple syrup to sweeten.
—Yogurt fan? Stir in a heaping spoonful along with chopped pecans, lots of cinnamon (which lowers your blood sugar!), and a drizzle of pure maple syrup.
—Make a batch of pumpkin quinoa muffins. They’re the shiz.
—For an easy pumpkin chia pudding, mix together 1/4 cup canned pumpkin, 1/2 cup almond milk, 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice, 2 tbsp chia seeds, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 tbsp pure maple syrup. Let it all sit overnight and nosh away in the morning!
Or just make this smoothie like three days in a row and say goodbye to that annoying leftover pumpkin.
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A creamy pumpkin spice smoothie packed with fiber and antioxidants for the perfect breakfast
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 large over-ripe frozen banana, pre-sliced
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 2–3 Medjool dates, pitted (or pure maple syrup or stevia to taste)
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
I really like your recipes but damn….you talk like a 3 year old.
No thank yewww.
Just kidding, Summer is coming and I need smoothie recipes.
Alexis says
Don’t make me cry. Wait—so weird that summer is coming for you!!
Brittany says
I’ll be honest, I’ve never even actually had a real pumpkin spice latte haha I’d much rather have this! ;)
Alexis says
I’ll be honest too…I haven’t either!!
Maryea {happy healthy mama} says
Or just make a huge batch for the whole fam. :) Win.
Alexis says
Exxxxxxactly!!
Colleen says
This looks amazing! I also like to add a spoonful or two to my oatmeal in the morning with a little pumpkin pie spice. Then it’s just like pumpkin pie oatmeal!
Alexis says
Mmmmm sounds fabulous! I love pumpkin in my oatmeal.
Katelynn says
I’m a type 1 diabetic so the sugar in a pumpkin spice latte scares me…this seems like a much healthier and yummy option for me!
Alexis says
Definitely! Twelve teaspoons is a big no-no.
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
It is a pumpkin recipe kind of day, I’d say! I definitely need to start adding pumpkin to my smoothies… and maybe less greens when I do because I have a feeling that would be an awful color! ;)
Alexis says
Hahah I felt SO weird not adding greens to this one! I won’t tell anyone if you do :)
Karen says
Sounds Yummy! Healthy and a good substitute for pie!
Alexis says
Eaxctly! And who doesn’t want pumpkin pie for breakfast?
Emily @ Glitz Glam Gluten-Free says
Ohh I haven’t had a pumpkin smoothie for ages but I think it’s going to need to happen asap! I love that you used Medjool dates for a sweetener too! I bet that’s perfect with the pumpkin!
Alexis says
I’m obsessed with dates in my smoothies, especially when I’m not feeling the banana flavor.
Alysia @ Slim Sanity says
Okaaaaay ok ok ok. I’ll go buy some pumpkin this weekend…. :)
Alexis says
You go girl!
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
I love this pumpkin pie smoothie! It looks SO delicious and the best thing about it is how healthy the recipe is for you! Thanks for sharing the great recipe, you can definitely consider that I will be recreating it.
Renee H. says
I’ll take this over pumpkin spice latte any day! Where did you get those straws? I must have them!
Alexis says
My friend got them for me at Target!!
Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
The nutritionist in you will be happy to know that this girl is NOT a fan of PSLs. In fact, I think I’ve only ever tried one once, and I couldn’t even finish it. This smoothie, on the other hand? Sign.me.UP.
Alexis says
WAHOOO!!! I’ve actually never tried one either now that you mention it…
Julia says
Just lookit this thang! I love that you put almond butter in the smoovie…I’muhnuh try this asap! THE PSL….sigh….why oh why do we do things like the PSL. TWELVE teaspoons of sugar? Heresy. Thankfully we have you to set our diets straight! Have a funky fab weekend, love!!
Alexis says
Isn’t that amount of sugar insane?! Killinnnn me!!!
christina @ the athletarian says
Okay this is on my to-try list this weekend! I’m not a fan of pumping pie, solely because of the texture…but I have a feeling this smoothie is going to get a big fat stamp of approval.
HAPPY FRIDAY!
Alexis says
This doesn’t have that jiggly pumpkin pie texture…so I think you’re good to go :)
Cassie says
Umm I’m definitely going to have to try adding pumpkin puree to hot almond milk and coffee… you’re a genius!!
Alexis says
Hehehe thanks love!
Chelsea @ Chelsea's Healthy Kitchen says
When I tried my first PSL a few years ago I actually hated it – it tasted like chemicals to me! Pumpkin pie smoothies are a much tastier way to get my pumpkin fix. ;)
Alexis says
I’m sure I’d agree with you on the chemical taste! This smoothie is a MUCH tastier alternative :)
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says
mmm… yum! I think this will be breakfast in the am!
Alexis says
Agreed!!
Erica {Coffee & Quinoa} says
I looove pumpkin for breakfast. 50 grams of sugar, not so much! This looks like the perfect morning pumpkin fix :)
Alexis says
Right?! This smoothie has got it goin on!!
Brooke says
So I’ve made this every day. Everyday since it was posted. And on the eighth day I added spinach. SWOON.
Alexis says
Hahaha I am SO glad to hear that! I love adding spinach too! Lately I’ve added a scoop of plant-based protein powder too. You don’t even taste it!
She Rocks Fitness says
I’ve been on a smoothie TEAR and yes pumpkin smoothies have been involved…LOVE them! Was never a Starbucks Pumpkin Latte fan…I’d rather get all the extra sugar from a cupcake or something sweet and homemade with real sugar…HA!
Alexis says
I couldn’t agree more. I’d way rather have a chocolate chip cookie the size of my head than a pumpkin spice latte not even made with real pumpkin. Ick!
Olga says
I made mine with a frozen banana. It is fantastic. Thanks for the recipe!
Alexis says
Fantastic!
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Jessica Carbon says
Holy hell this looks amazing. I’ve been looking for a healthy way to incorporate more pumpkin in my diet for digestive benefits and this may be the exact way I want to do it! i am beyond stoked to try this.
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Karen says
I’ve tried the psl and they are yummy….til I read this article…12 tsps of sugar….sigh. This smoothie looks fantastic and will be my new go to. Also I’m dying to try the pudding recipe. I love me some pudding. Ftr the pumpkin eng muffins with peanut butter are really good too. Yeah I need to work on my food choices lol
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Alexis says
Let me know how you love it! Pumpkin flavored fall food can be so sneakily sugary it’s crazy, I definitely feel you.
Jennifer says
Would this be fine without the almond butter? I have nut sensitivity but really want to try this! Thanks
Alexis says
It would be a lot less creamy! Try sunbutter or hemp seeds. Avocado may work, too!