Creamy smoothie with pumpkin purée, banana, milk, and aromatic autumn spices, perfect for festive celebrations.
# Components:
→ Smoothie
01 - 1 cup unsweetened pumpkin purée
02 - 1 ripe banana
03 - 1 cup milk of choice (dairy or non-dairy)
04 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative
05 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
08 - 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
09 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 1 cup ice cubes
→ Toppings (optional)
11 - Whipped cream (dairy or coconut)
12 - Pinch of ground cinnamon
13 - Crushed graham crackers or gingersnaps
# Directions:
01 - Place pumpkin purée, banana, milk, yogurt, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, vanilla extract, and ice cubes into a blender.
02 - Process the mixture on high speed until smooth and creamy.
03 - Taste and modify sweetness or spice levels to preference.
04 - Divide the smoothie evenly between two Jack-o'-Lantern glasses.
05 - Top each glass with whipped cream, a dash of cinnamon, and crushed graham crackers or gingersnaps, as desired.
06 - Serve immediately with festive straws.