"What I stopped doing was buying pumpkin spice everything from coffee shops once I figured out how easy — and how much better — this homemade version is. I love that it's actually made with real pumpkin."
"The almond butter is something I discovered by accident, and now I'd never leave it out. It gives this smoothie a protein base and a richness that makes it feel like an actual meal."
🌿 Ingredients
- ½ cup pure pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup oat milk
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or ½ tsp cinnamon + ¼ tsp nutmeg + ¼ tsp ginger)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- 4 ice cubes
✦ How I Prepare It
- Add pumpkin puree and oat milk to the blender first.
- Add frozen banana, almond butter, and maple syrup.
- Sprinkle in spices, vanilla, and a small pinch of salt.
- Add ice and blend on high for 45–60 seconds.
- Taste — add more spice or sweetness to your preference. Blend briefly to combine.
💛 Tips & Variations
Year-round tipStock canned pumpkin year-round — it's nutritious any season.
Warming optionBlend with warm oat milk instead of ice for a cozy, soup-like version.
Make it thickerAdd 2 tablespoons of oats before blending for a heartier consistency.
Spice your ownMaking your own pumpkin spice blend lets you control the ratio.
✨ Variations & Adaptations
- Chocolate pumpkin — add 1 tablespoon cacao powder for a mocha-pumpkin twist
- Pecan pie version — swap almond butter for pecan butter if available
- High-protein — add a scoop of vanilla or cinnamon protein powder
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