🥤 Thick & Creamy 4-Ingredient Pumpkin Smoothie

🥤 Thick & Creamy 4-Ingredient Pumpkin Smoothie

Cozy, wholesome, and ready in 5 minutes

🕒 Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 1 large smoothie or 2 small

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🛒 Ingredients

• 1/2 cup pumpkin pie filling
  (sweetened & spiced — if using plain pumpkin purée, see notes below)
• 1 frozen banana
  (for natural sweetness and creaminess)
• 3/4 cup unsweetened plant milk (almond, oat, soy, etc.)
• 1–2 tbsp nut or seed butter (peanut, almond, or sunflower for richness & healthy fats)

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❄️ Optional Add-Ins (highly recommended):

• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice (if you like it extra spiced!)
• 1–2 soft Medjool dates (if using unsweetened purée)
• 1 scoop vanilla vegan protein powder (for extra nutrition)
• Ice cubes (for a thicker, colder smoothie)

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🍳 Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a blender.
   Add liquids first for easier blending.
2. Blend on high until smooth and creamy (30–45 seconds).
   Scrape down the sides if needed.
3. Adjust texture
   Add more plant milk for a thinner smoothie, or ice for a thicker one.
4. Serve immediately in a glass or bowl. Top with granola, pumpkin seeds, or a dash of cinnamon if desired!

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📝 Notes

• Using plain pumpkin purée instead?
  No problem — just add:
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup or a pitted date
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon
    to mimic the flavor of pumpkin pie filling.
• Banana substitute:
  Use 1/2 cup frozen cauliflower or 1/2 avocado + 1–2 dates for a banana-free version.