Pumpkin Banana Smoothie

By Greta Macaire | July 25, 2023

two pumpkin banana smoothies in glasses with straws

This six ingredient snack is easy to make and can be enjoyed any time of day. Pumpkin is full of carotenoids including beta-carotene, an antioxidant that protects our bodies from cell damaging free-radicals and promotes healthy eyes and skin. The addition of the banana and spices makes for a mild, sweet treat that contains no added sugars. 

Ingredients

  • ½ cup pumpkin puree (homemade or canned)*
  • 1 banana 
  • ¼ - ½ cup unsweetened almond or coconut milk
  • ¼ tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 4-5 ice cubes
  • Pinch of cinnamon

*If using canned pumpkin, look for a product in a BPA-free can with no additives.

Preparation

  1. In a blender, add the pumpkin puree, banana, almond or coconut milk and pumpkin spice.
  2. Pulse until well mixed; add the ice to the smoothie and continue pulsing until completely smooth.
  3. Serve the smoothie with a pinch of cinnamon on top

Makes 1 serving

Recipe, from paleoleap.com

Nutritional Information per Serving: Calories 169; Total Fat 2g; Saturated Fat 0.2g; Carbohydrate 39g; Fiber 7g; Protein 3g; Sodium 53mg (nutritional information does not include optional ingredients)