Pumpkin Spice Smoothie

This pumpkin spice smoothie is the perfect way to start your day or enjoy as a refreshing snack. It's made with canned pumpkin, almond milk, coconut milk yogurt, pumpkin pie spice, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. The result is a creamy, flavorful smoothie that's packed with nutrients.

The pumpkin spice smoothie is a relatively new invention, but it has quickly become a fall favorite. The first known recipe for a pumpkin spice smoothie appeared in a 2003 issue of Martha Stewart Living magazine. The recipe was simple: canned pumpkin, milk, yogurt, and pumpkin pie spice. Over the years, the recipe has been adapted and refined, and today there are many different ways to make a pumpkin spice smoothie.

Prep time: 5 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 1/4 cup coconut milk yogurt
• 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Pour into glasses and enjoy.

Why It Works

• The canned pumpkin provides a thick, creamy base for the smoothie.
• The almond milk adds a nutty flavor and creaminess to the smoothie.
• The coconut milk yogurt adds a tangy flavor and creaminess to the smoothie.
• The pumpkin pie spice, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg add a warm, autumnal flavor to the smoothie.
• The maple syrup adds a touch of sweetness to the smoothie.
• The vanilla extract adds a subtle flavor to the smoothie.