Oh heavenly orange squash that marks the first day of Fall, how I’ve missed your versatility.
Pumpkins are filled with complex carbohydrates, fiber, anti-oxidants, and vitamin A… but I’ve been avoiding them.
I blame it on end-of-summer-denial syndrome. Yes, it’s something many of us struggle with *tear*
But in an effort to keep up with the times, I’ve packed up the patio furniture, changed out my closet, and bought me some pumpkin.
Fall, I’m ready for you.
This week…
I’ve enjoyed my fair share of pumpkin pie quinoa breakfast bake (for dinner),
filled my afternoon with slivers of pumpkin raspberry buckwheat bakes,
and sipped on pumpkin spice smoothies while catching up on my emails in the morning.
Oh yessss….
Pumpkin Spice Smoothie
Vegan, Gluten free, Dairy free, Sugar free, Yeast free, Corn free
This smoothie is creamy and light. Not only will it add extra fiber to your day, but having pumpkin in the morning will keep you fuller, longer!
Yield: 1 serving, 2 cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup non-dairy milk – I used unsweetened almond
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
- 1/2 banana
- 1 tbsp raisins or 1/2 tsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground ginger
- pinch ground nutmeg
- pinch ground cloves
- pinch all spice
- vegan coconut whipped topping – I used 2 tbsp honey and omitted the vanilla in this batch (optional)
Directions
- Place everything but whipped topping in the blender.
- Blend until smooth
- Pour into your favorite glass and place a couple tablespoons of coconut whipped cream on top.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon if you’d like!
Along with stuffing my face with pumpkin, I’ve also replaced my blog header and updated my intro picture.
Whatcha think?
And, what’s your favorite pumpkin recipe?
I have 10 cans of pumpkin to get through and could really use your help. I’m such a sucker for a good sale.
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This looks incredible! I’m very ready for fall, so this is the perfect transition treat!
I’m all about pumpkin, and this smoothie has my name written all over it
. I also MUST make that pumpkin pie quinoa breakfast bake!
Omg it’s gorgeous!
If every food site doesn’t take this recipe, I will personally walk to Canada for one of these
The recipe, the photography…truly a gem!
Pumpkins, glass straw, glass mug, leaves…all these little touches: I Notice Them! Great work!!!!!
Great-looking header! And I love the new “profile” pic.
Glad to see your aren’t affected by the pumpkin shortage I mentioned yesterday. The smoothie looks great!
Such pretty pictures! I am pretty much a pumpkin fanatic, still have over a case of cans purchased last year, so I’ve been indulging quite a bit
What a great smoothie!
Love the new header! Love the pics with the pumpkins- so cute!! Love the recipe!
Yum Yum Yum! Me love pumpkin
Will have to try this! Maybe I’ll use a frozen banana just cuz I have a whole bunch of them sitting in the freezer…and it will make it thick!
I love making my grain-free pumpkin bread, Bitter Chocolate Cake For One, Power Brownies, Grain-Free Pumpkin Pancakes-and a new recipe I will be announcing soon! LOVE pumpkin!
And OHMYGOODNESS GRACIOUS!!! I love the new header! And your picture you put up a few days ago is great, too
love it!
I love your new header — beautiful, crisp and clean! Very nice.
Pumpkin — honestly I love things like pumpkin bread, muffins, but the best is pumpkin pie
I made this just now before I take off on a 10-15 mole bike ride and added 1/3 c of raw oatmeal as well. I didn’t hace organic cloves or allspice so I added cardamon. It is delish! Vert light like a pudding souffle.
I am definitely going to be trying the Pumpkin Pie Quinoa Breakfast Bake. That looks so good! Love all your creative ideas, Leanne
Just gorgeous and delicious!! I LOVE pumpkin anything =) I have a pumpkin smoothie that I’ve been making lately and I just can’t get enough… can’t wait to try this version <3
How perfect for fall! I’ve never made a pumpkin smoothie before, it looks delicious
Yum! I love your smoothie recipes. I’m so excited for fall because of pumpkins, squash, and sweet potatoes. I made pumpkin oatmeal last weekend using almond milk and many of the spices you have listed in your smoothie, and I’m going to make pumpkin polenta tonight topped with white beans and cooked spinach and onions.
Your pumpkin polenta sounds amazing!
I totally agree with Leanne. Would you share the recipe?
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Love the header! And the recipe. I have a bunch of pumpkin to go through too. I used to be a sucker for pumpkin spice lattes but I’m not much by way of caffeine. This will totally be my replacement! And your photos are absolutely gorgeous.
This looks like HEAVEN! One of my favorite things about fall is the return of all of the pumpkin! I’m a total sucker for pumpkin spice lattes AND am in need of a new smoothie recipe so this is perfect! Thanks for sharing!
Seriously, I would be at your house in 10 seconds if you were serving all of that to me! Pumpkin is a weakness of mine. I have to ration myself or I go in waaaayyy too deep. I had to cut back since I was a little too orange at one point. My favorite pumpkin treat is muffins. They are the perfect way to enjoy the perfect treat of the fall season!
That looks sooooo good! I can’t wait to try it. I just pureed a pumpkin so I have tons to work my way through. Oh darn…
I wish I had 10 cans of pumpkin in my pantry!! This looks like delicious morning goodness. I’m making pumpkin lasagna this weekend… Bring on the pumpkin!
I was about to say…woah, where have I been?! I didn’t even notice your new header and photo! I’m glad it’s new and I’m not super behind. I love the header! It’s simple and beautiful. And you are SO gorgeously glowing and smiley in your new photo. I love it all! Including the delicious pumpkin recipes.
The pumpkin spice smoothie looks especially tasty. I’m tucking that recipe away to make some day very soon. Lots of love to you Leanne!
Oh how I love all the pumpkin recipes that have been popping in bloggieland this week!!! I love me a good pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks and can’t wait to try this chilled version!
yum! pumpkin is totally creeping up on us, and i say welcome!
this looks like a lovely smoothie, can’t wait to try it!
here is my favorite pumpkin recipe, pumpkin pancakes:
http://eatthecookie.wordpress.com/2010/10/03/pumpkin-pancakes/
Leanne!!
I have got to be one of your biggest fans and I am always making your yummy recipes!! I ran out tonight for a can of pumpkin and whipped up this smoothie- deelish!!
I’m so happy to hear you liked it!
Yes, yes and yes!
Yum! I LOVE pumpkin! So glad it is fall again! Your smoothie looks yummy!
Thirst quenching! I love the feeling of smoothie in my mouth. My taste buds go crazy over it!
I’ve never tried a pumpkin smoothie before. This looks delicious!
This looks so good!
Wow this smoothie looks amazing! Love your fall photos too!
Oh my goodness. Yes, please.
Yum! Every picture in this post is making me drool! I can’t wait to shop this weekend and pick up some pumpkin.
I love the new header and pic! Have a great weekend!
Sounds like liquified pumpkin pie and I love it!
Oh my gosh, that’s exactly what it is!
I am a pumpkin freak! I’m definitely bookmarking this. Looks delicious!
Fabulous! that’s one of the finest pumpkin smoothie I’ve ever seen. Looks so rich and creamy. I love it.
This. sounds. and. look. so. GOOD!!!!! haha. I think I’m really really excited to try this out!
Um, yeah. Saving this one. Gotta make it!
That looks absolutely wonderful! Could be a lovely sub for those awful but delicious pumpkin spice lattes I’m determined to give up!
I love this recipe! Tried it today with boiled pumpkin, instead of the canned one and added a bit of agave and cinnamon. It was awesome! Thank you.
-cue heavenly angel music- Ohh my goodness, oh my freaking goodness. This looks incredible! Definitely going to try making it! You, my dear, are a total cooking god!
I am so ready for fall
This looks yummy & beautiful.
Why have I never thought of a pumpkin smoothie! Genius! Your pictures are beautiful as well
yummy autumn drink looks fabulous
Omg this is a keeper! I have bookmarked this one…. I love anything pumpkin! I’m glad you finally embraced fall with this because it looks fantastic!
I was taken aback by this recipe. It’s not something I would’ve thought of doing in a million years! Nicely done on being so inventive
I’m still trying to get used to the cooling weather here in Vancouver. But, what a great idea for easing into Fall!
Mmm, I wanna make this now. But when it gets colder can you create a warm version?! haha
I’m sure I can come up with something…
Thank you so much for this idea! My protein smoothies from the doctor’s office can get so bland and boring. I’d been adding frozen unsweetened peaches (the 50 calories are so worth it!) but I’m ready to move into an autumn flavor and this is perfect.
Loved this smoothie as much or more than the pumpkin pie I made for T-giving…and it’s somewhat healthy. I will admit I added a bit more maple syrup and cinnamon than called for. Great recipe! Thanks!
I just found Your blog and i think it’s super! Great pictures! I just tried Pumpkin Spice Smoothie ( only without banana- I’m on ACD ). It’s delishes and I fell in love:-)
Thanks for this recipe:-)
My favorite pumpkin recipe right now, at this point is http://simplehealthyhomemade.com/2011/10/19/pumpkin-cream-cheese-stuffed-french-toast
but I am sure that will change soon. Your smoothie is delish! I heated it up because I was a bit chilly the other day and yummo! It’s amazing hot too
Oh that’s brilliant! I’ll have to heat it up tomorrow morning
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What a fun game! haha I guessed one wrong ingredient, is that bad for it being my own recipe? Fail! I could have sworn I put all spice in it. Sheesh!
Who are you and where have you been all my life?!
I’ve found some sweet vegan blogs, but yours is veganicious to the max! I’m eating everything here with my eyes already!
I was planning to take a nap, but…
I just found your site yesterday as I was searching for Thanksgiving recipes, needlessly to say I am so excited to make some of your recipes! I just made your pumpkin smoothie this morning and I am “in love”!! What a great way to start Thanksgiving day, yummm!
I’m so happy to hear you liked the smoothie, Annie! Hope you’re having a fabulous thanksgiving
I’m allergic to bananas, but they’re almost always a part of smoothie recipes. What can I replace it with?
It’s just there to sweeten it up. Feel free to replace with 1-2 medjool dates. Hope that helps!
Canned Pumpkin or anything canned defeats the purpose of eating healthy – you have great recipes but including canned ingredients just ruins it – please don’t include canned or frozen ingredients in your recipes – fresh organic pumpkin tastes better and is way better for you than the yellow goop from a can that they call pumpkin.
Thanks for your feedback. As with anything, there are varying levels of health for many different people. If making a homemade smoothie out of canned pumpkin encourages someone from preparing their breakfast at home versus going to a fast food joint or smoothie shop for breakfast, then I feel my recipe has accomplished something. Of course if someone has the time to prepare fresh pumpkin, that’s awesome! Fresh is always better than canned, frozen, packaged, etc.
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