Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
Method
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Blend the base. Add pumpkin, banana, yogurt, milk, oats, nut butter, pumpkin pie spice, date, and Daily Elements to a blender. Blend until smooth.
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Adjust. Taste and add more sweetness with maple syrup or another date. Thin with milk if too thick.
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Serve. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
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Optional: Top with whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon.
Notes & Variations
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Make-ahead: Freeze pumpkin puree in ice cube trays for quick smoothie portions.
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Swap: Use almond butter for a nutty flavor or sunflower seed butter for nut-free.
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Yogurt swap: Use regular yogurt for a thinner smoothie.
Dietitian Notes
While this smoothie tastes rich and indulgent, it has a lot of major benefits. Pumpkin, banana,
oats, and dates make for a great combination of soluble and insoluble fibers. Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and probiotics, which helps with the satiety effect. Nut butter contributes healthy fats and also supports satiety. Daily Elements adds microgreen based nutrition and antioxidants, making this pie-like smoothie a balanced and nourishing choice.
Sources:
https://getdailyelements.com/products/daily-elements-standard
https://nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu/carbohydrates/fiber/
http://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10609537/
https://www.heart.org/en/news/2020/08/14/nut-butters-are-a-healthy-way-to-spread-nutrients