Oct
2012
Spiced Pumpkin Shake
I am so excited for this month’s Recipe Redux theme, “Orange your glad it’s fall?”
Yes. Yes I am.
I get so excited with the change of the seasons, enjoying new flavors that I haven’t had for almost a year. Pumpkin, butternut squash, sweet potatoes, carrots, and more. What do all of these wonderful vegetables have in common? They are loaded with the orange-pigmented antioxidant, beta carotene. Pumpkin is also loaded with vitamin C, fiber, potassium, and folate.
The problem with most pumpkin-flavored items is that they tend to be loaded with fat and excess sugar. Pumpkin-pie, frapps, cheesecake, all take innocent pumpkin and turn it into junk food.
These pumpkin shakes still deliver on the benefits of pumpkin, without all the added frills. Perfect for breakfast, as a snack, dessert, its the perfect way to celebrate Fall.
Spiced Pumpkin Shake
Ingredients:
1/2 cup pumpkin
1/2 frozen banana
2.5 tbsp. sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
Place all ingredients in a blender, puree into smooth. Makes 1 large serving, 2 small shakes.
Kat @ Eating The Week
October 21, 2012 at 3:19 am (213 days ago)This definitely sounds like a tasty, healthier way to have pumpkin pie for breakfast (which I will totally do on the day after Thanksgiving!)
Kristina @ Love & Zest
October 21, 2012 at 4:49 am (213 days ago)MMMM- I’ve always wanted to try a pumpkin shake.. can I come over?
Jennifer@The Foodery
October 21, 2012 at 10:49 am (213 days ago)Awesome shake, gorgeous presentation!
Serena
October 21, 2012 at 11:30 am (213 days ago)Every year i try to get the proportions of ingredients right for a pumpkin shake. This loo
Danielle Omar - Food Confidence RD
October 21, 2012 at 5:05 pm (213 days ago)This would be a great sub for pumpkin pie!
Hannah
October 22, 2012 at 1:46 am (212 days ago)Pumpkins are one of the best parts of fall! I’m so happy you posted this since I have an open can of pumpkin puree in the fridge, and few good ideas for it. This sounds simple and satisfying- Perfect!
Dixya @ Food, Pleasure and Health
October 22, 2012 at 6:14 am (212 days ago)i have been trying to incorporate pumpkin puree in my smoothies with some rolled oats in the morning and it makes a great breakfast option. love your presentation!
Elizabeth
October 22, 2012 at 9:43 am (212 days ago)mmmmm! pumpkin pie smoothies are my favorite!!
Katy @ Healthy Aperture
October 24, 2012 at 6:36 am (210 days ago)Anytime I can drink my food and make it sound this delicious and pumpkiny….I’m all in! Fall flavors are the best! I wonder if I can freeze this to enjoy for a few months!
@KatySkrzy
Annette
October 24, 2012 at 7:06 am (210 days ago)Just had this for breakfast (I added some ice to the blender to make it thicker) and it’s SO delicious! I’ll definitely be eating a lot of pumpkin this year!
Ashley @ The Fresh Beet
October 25, 2012 at 8:37 pm (209 days ago)YUM! I’ve never had a pumpkin smoothie – Thanks for the inspiration. They look delish
DK
October 26, 2012 at 9:40 am (208 days ago)Yum! I bet adding ice to it would make it creamier, thanks for the suggestion Annette. Thanks for all your comments, glad you like it!