Nov 20
2011
Spicy Pumpkin Smoothie
Looks like I’ve REALLY been lovin’ on smoothies lately. Guess you’ve kind of noticed…
Surprisingly enough, though, I hadn’t even made a pumpkin version yet.
Well, let me tell you, once I got that can of pumpkin puree opened up, I’ve been enjoying one of those babies every single day for the entire week!
Do I really need to tell you just how good it tastes?
I thought not…
Really, the name says it all! 
SPICY PUMPKIN SMOOTHIE
INGREDIENTS
(Serves 1)
- ½ cup pumkin puree
- 2 tbsp 1% fat cottage cheese
- 2 tbsp 0% fat Greek yogurt
- 2 egg whites
- 2 tbsp buttermilk
- 1 tbsp molasses
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp each clove, allspice, ginger, 4 spice
- pinch salt
- 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- 1 tbsp flaxseed meal
- ½-¾ cup unsweetened soy milk
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add all ingredients to your food processor and process until smooth.
- Transfer to drinking glass, top with a dollop of yogurt and a few pumpkin seeds, if desired.
Nora @ Natural Noshing
You are definitely on a smoothie kick! The pumpkin version looks beautiful and delicious!
I love how you use cinnamon sticks, sooo pretty!
Sonia, The Healthy Foodie
Major smoothie kick! I’m trying all sorts of different things. I also have a delicious “Juicy Pear” coming up, as well as an “Apple Cranberry” Yummers!
Thanks for your super nice comment, once again. I really oughta pay a visit to your site, I’m like 5 posts behind… all in my inbox. I’ll try and drop by today!
marla
Such a wonderfully healthy shake!! Perfect for the season
Felicia
Sonia- I’m curious about the smoothie. What does it actually taste like? And can one nix the egg whites?
Sonia, The Healthy Foodie
Felicia, I wouldn’t see why you couldn’t omit the egg whites, really. As for the taste? Well, other than to say it tastes like sweet, spicy pumpkin, I don’t really know how to describe it. Guess the best way to find out is to try it for yourself!