Icy Pumpkin Smoothie

White Rose Child's Note:

With the delicate flavors of pumpkin, spices and banana, this smoothie is a healthy morning drink. (Makes 1 large, or 2 small servings. Doubles easily! Keep extra smoothies in the freezer.)

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 2

Yield: 2.0 cups

• 1 medium banana, frozen
• 1 cup soymilk
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree or 1/2 cup fresh pumpkin, I guess
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup

Directions:

1. Break the banana into chunks, and place in blender or food processor with remaining ingredients.
2. Blend until creamy-smooth.
3. Taste and adjust spices.
4. Pour into cups.
5. If you like, let it firm up in the freezer for 1/2-1 hour.

Reviews

[free-free]

I thought this was delicious...I used a frozen homemade nut milk that had been flavored with 'nilla, raisins and honey then used all the spices with a heavy hand...skipped the maple and added a small spoonful of more raisins...was like ice cream...loved it tons...made it playing "I Recommend Tag" because i had some pumpkin pulp to use up and NOW will be buying pumpkin asap just to make it again...A GREAT TREAT!!! :)

[PrairieRose]

We tried this and really liked it. Will definitely make again!

[Queen Roachie]

This was pretty good. My 6 yo is telling me now that he doesn't like it, but he's drinking it so I dunno. I doubled and it served full glasses to all 4 of us. I did add more soy milk and cinnamon, a little vanilla, and the rest of the can of pumpkin after tasting. We prefer smoothies to be a bit sweeter so I also added Splenda. I like the hint of maple flavor as well as the banana with the pumpkin, so I'll probably make this again... Might add some vanilla yogurt next time. I know this changes the recipe quite a bit, but in all fairness, I modified after tasting. ;-) Thanks for sharing!