Pumpkin Smoothie (tastes like pie!)

pumpkin smoothie topped with whipped cream in a glass.

Pumpkin Smoothie (tastes like pie!)

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: vegan

Keyword: pumpkin smoothie

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 0

Total Time: 5

Servings:

Calories: 176kcal

Author: Megan Gilmore

If you find yourself with leftover canned pumpkin in your fridge, turn it into this delicious pumpkin smoothie. It tastes like a slice of chilled pumpkin pie, only without the refined sugar, and it packs 18 grams of protein per serving.

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Equipment

Vitamix

Ingredients

½ cup pumpkin puree
½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
3 to 4 soft Medjool dates , pitted
2 tablespoons hemp hearts or collagen peptides
¾ cup milk of choice
1 heaping cup ice cubes

Instructions

Add the pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, pitted dates, hemp hearts or collagen, and milk to a high-speed blender. Secure the lid and blend until the dates are totally pulverized. (If you don't have dates on hand, swap two tablespoons of maple syrup.) Taste the mixture to make sure you're happy with the flavor. You can add more spice or an extra date, if needed. The flavor will be diluted slightly with the next step, so keep that in mind.
Once the mixture is smooth, add the ice and blend again until the smoothie has a slushier consistency. Don't add too much ice, or it could dilute the flavor.
Serve this pumpkin smoothie right away for the best texture and flavor.

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Notes

Nutrition information is for the whole batch. This information is automatically calculated using generic ingredients from an online database, so it's just an estimate and not a guarantee. (Protein-wise, hemp hearts and collagen have similar protein amounts.)

Make it Vegan: Use soy milk and hemp hearts to keep this plant-based.

Update Note: This recipe was updated in 2025 to use one less Medjool date and include the option of collagen or hemp hearts. (The original recipe called for 4-5 dates, but I think 3-4 are sufficient.) Feel free to taste and adjust as you go.

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