Vegetarian · 5 min
Pumpkin Spice Smoothie with Banana & Fresh Ginger
- 5 min
- 2–6 servings
- 303 kcal / serving
A creamy pumpkin smoothie with banana and ginger, finished with cozy spices. It comes together quickly on weeknights for a smooth, balanced drink.
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Ingredients
- 1banana
- 1 (1 inch) pieceginger root
- 1 (15 oz) canpure pumpkin purée
- 12 fl ozwhole milk
- bananas
From the pantry: cardamom, ground, cinnamon, ground, cloves, ground, nutmeg, ground, pure maple syrup
Cookware
can opener · chef's knife · cutting board · grater (optional) · hand or regular blender · measuring cups · measuring spoons
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Produce
- 1banana
- 1 (1 inch) pieceginger root
- bananas
Dairy, eggs & chilled
- 12 fl ozwhole milk
Pantry & dry goods
- 1 (15 oz) canpure pumpkin purée
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| banana | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| ginger root | 1 (1 inch) piece | 2 (1 inch) pieces | 3 (1 inch) pieces |
| pure pumpkin purée | 1 (15 oz) can | 2 (15 oz) cans | 3 (15 oz) cans |
| whole milk | 12 fl oz | 24 fl oz | 36 fl oz |
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Directions
- 1) Rinse the ginger, dry it, then peel and mince it. Transfer to the blender.
- 2) Peel a banana, cut it into chunks, and add to the blender.
- 3) Add the pumpkin purée, milk, maple syrup, spices, and four ice cubes to the blender.
- 4) Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
- 5) Pour the smoothie into glasses and sprinkle a little cinnamon on top.
- 6) Serve right away and enjoy.
Two tips
- Prep tip: wash and mince the ginger ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to blend.
- Leftover idea: refrigerate the smoothie for up to 1 day; stir before serving and add a splash of milk if needed.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 303 kcal
- Protein
- 8 g
- Carbs
- 56 g
- Fat
- 7 g
- Fiber
- 9 g
- Sodium
- 94 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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