This healthy pumpkin smoothie bowl is the perfect fall breakfast as it combines canned pumpkin puree, bananas, milk, honey with the pumpkin pie spices that we all love. This is the perfect breakfast, snack, or dessert that is ready to enjoy in less than 5 minutes.
Pumpkin Smoothie Bowl
Fall is almost here and the pumpkin craze is about to hit! Everything from pumpkin-flavored chapstick and candles to the most delicious pumpkin-flavored food like pumpkin monkey bread, pumpkin spice hot chocolate, and pumpkin whoopie pies! This smoothie is no different and one of my favorites! Not only is it easy to make, but it so delcious to enjoy!
Why You’ll Love This Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Bowl
There are so many reasons why you will fall in love with this pumpkin smoothie bowl.
- It’s Easy! ready in less than 5 minutes.
- Perfect go-to breakfast or snack!
- Uses very few ingredients, including real pumpkin!
- Tastes so good that it is like enjoying a nice slice of pumpkin pie for breakfast!
- Tastes better and is cheaper than the ones you buy at the local smoothie shop
What is a smoothie bowl?
A smoothie bowl is just like a smoothie, but thicker. It is thick enough to enjoy with a spoon that is then loaded with toppings right on the top. This one is loaded with pumpkin flavor to give you all the fall vibes you are craving this time of year.
As a busy mom, I am always looking for quick and easy breakfast options because let’s be honest it is a struggle to get 5 kids out the door on time for school.
So with that being said, I am a huge fan of smoothies because they literally can go everywhere with me! They are quick and easy to make and I literally just put them in my cup with my straw and out the door, we go!
Not only that, but I love how healthy smoothies are! So with it being fall and pumpkin season, I decided to whip up a pumpkin smoothie the other day and the kids were seriously in love!
So today we are sharing this totally versatile pumpkin smoothie recipe that you can drink like a traditional smoothie (when you are on the go) or transform your taste buds with this pumpkin pie smoothie bowl with toppings (when you have a bit more time)! The choice is yours!
If you are a lover of smoothies, be sure to try our healthy strawberry smoothie!
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Pumpkin Smoothie Details
Serves – 2
Makes 2 large smoothie bowls
Prep Time-5 minutes
Pumpkin Banana Smoothie Ingredients:
- 4 frozen bananas
- 1 cup canned pumpkin – plain
- 1 ½ cups milk of choice
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 3 Tablespoons honey
These pumpkin smoothie bowl garnishes are totally optional! This smoothie tastes great without, but these garnishes take it to a whole new level! Some of our favorites are:
- Pumpkin seeds
- Dried Cranberries
- Chia Seeds
- Banana Slices
How to Make a Pumpkin Smoothie Bowl
- Place all ingredients into the blender and blend on medium-low speed until smooth.
- Serve immediately and garnish if desired.
Tips and Tricks
- When making a Pumpkin Smoothie you will want to use plain pumpkin. This helps control the flavors.
- When it comes the bananas it is best to use frozen bananas. I usually just freeze my old bananas after I peel them in individual baggies then I just pull them out when needed. If you use fresh bananas, add a little bit of ice before blending.
- Have fun with the toppings. Try pecans, granola, coconut or white chocolate for an extra indulgent treat. Really the sky’s the limit when it comes to your smoothie bowl.
- I love 3 Tablespoons of honey, but for some that might be too much, and for others that might be too little. So the honey is totally adjustable.
- In this pumpkin banana smoothie, you can easily use almond milk.
- You can double the recipe if you prefer.
Pumpkin Smoothie Bowl Toppings
When it comes to pumpkin smoothie bowl toppings, there are tons of options and possibilities. Get creative when topping off your pumpkin smoothie.
Pumpkin Smoothie Bowl Toppings:
- Pumpkin seeds
- Dried Cranberries
- Chia Seeds
- Banana Slices
- Diced apples
- almonds
- Nut butters
- Granola
- Coconut
- Berries
- Chocolate chips
- White chocolate chips
How to make a smoothie bowl thick
To make a smoothie bowl thick you will want to use frozen bananas and ice. This will really thicken up the smoothie bowl. The pumpkin puree will thicken this bowl as well.
Best Blender for Smoothie Bowl
When making smoothie bowls or smoothies you want a high powered / high-speed blender that will get the job done quickly.
I love my Vitamix blender because it can quickly blend frozen ingredients fast. I have had it for years and it is still as powerful as the day I bought it. It is really versatile as well.
What ingredient will you garnish your pumpkin smoothie bowl with? Share in the comments!
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Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Bowl
Are you looking for a pumpkin smoothie recipe that easily converts to a pumpkin pie smoothie bowl? Well, this pumpkin smoothie bowl is exactly what you need!
Ingredients
- 4 frozen bananas
- 1 Cup canned pumpkin - plain
- 1 1/2 cups milk of choice
- 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- 3 Tbs honey
- *Garnish Options
- Pumpkin Seeds
- Dried Cranberries
- Chia Seeds
- Banana Slices
This recipe gives me the excuse to eat pumpkin for all 3 meals!
Any excuse to eat pumpkin all day long right. I am sure you will love this pumpkin pie smoothie bowl it is so good and so easy to make.