I was inspired yesterday when I saw my friend Kristin’s recipe for a Pumpkin Spice Latte.
I gave up coffee and all things caffeine in the Spring (and I STILL miss it) so I knew I wouldn’t try her version (I won’t lie, the coffee maker was calling my name). But I immediately thought of a way I could enjoy this delightful flavor combo (minus that caffeine jolt).
As most of you know, I love my afternoon smoothies. Creamy, delicious, date-sweetened heaven. Lately I’ve been drinking lots of these, but it’s time for a change. Enter the Pumpkin Pie Smoothie.
Play around with the flavors. Feel free to add some nutmeg, or use a pumpkin pie spice mix. I’m not a lover of nutmeg so I didn’t add any.
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
3 dates, pitted and soaked
1 cup unsweetened almond milk (any non-dairy milk will do)
1 tsp vanilla
¾ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp ground ginger
1/8 tsp ground cloves
3 tbsp pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
2 tbsp almond or sunflower seed butter
a small handful of cashews, soaked for at least an hour and rinsed (optional but adds creaminess)
1 tbsp ground chia
2-3 ice cubes (optional)
Place dates in a bowl and cover with water. Soak for at least 15 minutes (boiling water speeds up this process).
Place all of the ingredients in your blender and blend away.
Serve with a dollop of Shirley’s dairy-free whipped cream .
Yield: 1 smoothie
It’s pumpkin season!
Gluten-Free & Vegan Pumpkin Bread
Lexie’s Kitchen’s Pumpkin Pie
Daily Bites’ Maple-Pumpkin Pudding
Alisa Cooks’ Pumpkin-Cornbread Muffins
(I had to include a picture with Livvie’s first Art School craft!)
The winners of the Simply Sugar and Gluten-Free Giveaway are: Joanie H and Allison!
Please contact me (maggie@sheletthemeatcake.com) by Monday, October 10th. If I haven’t heard from you by then, I will draw again.
This recipe is linked to:
Allergy Friendly Friday
Diet, Dessert, N Dogs’ Wellness Weekend
Slightly Indulgent Tuesday
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I love this recipe, Maggie! Isn’t it funny how you can make a Pumpkin Pie Smoothie, I can make a Pumpkie Pie Smoothie, blogger friend Susie Q makes a Pumpkin Pie Smoothie, and they are all drastically different, but all very good? Always love seeing what you come up with, dear.
And thanks so much for the link love, too, dear!
xoxo,
Shirley
Thanks Shirley – yes, smoothies are so versatile! I love it
Oh my word, I HAVE to try this!
Yes Desiree, you do!
Yeah! I’m going to make it tomorrow for our breakfast.
Good idea to add vanilla.
Thanks for the inspiration Kristin! Hope your gang enjoys!
Sounds scrumptious! I love pumpkin, too–I know I’d really like this! And wow, that Livvie is incredibly talented
Thanks Ricki! Yes, Livvie had a little bit of help
Sounds lovely! And so perfect for the season
Happy Friday.
xo,
c
Thanks Carol, it is a perfect seasonal treat! Happy Friday to you too! xo
I’m going to make one of these later today….yum!
PS – I can’t believe you don’t like nutmeg!! It’s one of my favorites.
xoxo
I know Amy, I just can’t do the nutmeg thing. Luckily Pete doesn’t like it either
xo
Hi
Great to see this post this morning. I have part of a butternut squash sitting on my counter that I will use in place of pumpkin. My vita-mix will blend it smooth w/o even have to cook it first. Love the raw concept!
thanks
Hey KellyBelly – That’s a great tip. I have a Blendtec so I’m sure mine would do the same! I’m going to have to try that. Thanks!
Nom nom nom nom nom!!!!
No Betsy, I think it’s more like slurp slurp slurp slurp
This sounds so tasty. I would still be missing coffee even if I’d given it up for that long too! I gave it up for a solid month while on a candida cleanse. The smell of it would make me wistful. And while I love herbal teas, they’re not coffee. But I do love that you have a smoothie routine! I could really get into this one.
Thanks for the moral support Alta. There’s so much comfort around a cup of coffee. Especially now the weather is changing!
Oh wow, I have 2 pie pumpkins on my counter to cook this weekend, We will be making this for SURE! I forget about dates for sweetening.
Hey Danielle! Hope you enjoy the smoothie, I’m hitting up the Farmer’s Market tomorrow for some pie pumpkins! Can’t wait!
If I didn’t already have dinner plans, I would make this right now!!! Tomorrow. Breakfast. I’m there. Yummmmmy!!!
Hey Heather! Hope you LOVE it!
Mmm, that sounds seriously good – bit heavier on the calories than my regular breakfast smoothies, but what the heck, indulgence is a good thing – right?
Hey Christine – I don’t count calories – So obviously I am going to say that YEP, indulgence is a great thing
This looks awesome! I soo know how much I would love this. I make pumpkin pie “milk” shakes for dessert sometimes, and this would be a fun treat for breakfast too!! Yum! And I have to say I am a naughty one and although I have given up a lot of vices, the coffee is simply one I have yet to let go (I just tell myself that the fact that it is Organic and Fair Trade has to count for something, LOL)!
Thanks Kim. Your dessert “milk” sounds awesome. I think our versions of smoothies and milkshakes would be good just about anytime of day!
Yum! Thanks for the great idea for a different take on a smoothie. We’ve been in a berry/mango/kale rut, and I know my boys and I will love this version.
I know all about smoothie ruts Kim! I hope the boys love it!
I just posted a Pumpkin Pie Smoothie too, and it’s way different than yours. I was thinking how weird/cool it is that we can all have so many versions of the same thing when I read someone else’s post who expressed my exact sentiments. ha ha ha. Love it!
I can’t wait to try this! Thanks!
You’re welcome Debbi! Enjoy it.
Oh this sounds so yummy! I’m so restricted on what I can eat but have completely forgotten pumpkin, thanks for the reminder especially now that “pumpkin season” is here!
You’re welcome Sharon! I’ve been eating so much pumpkin lately
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