Drumroll, please. We’re trying out Trader Joe’s pumpkin butter today…in a vegan pumpkin smoothie.
Smoothies for fall? I mean, why not. Also, if you live in a city that’s summer all year long (ahem, I am looking at you Miami), but still want to hop on that pumpkin train, a cool and creamy vegan pumpkin smoothie just makes sense.
Okay. So I walked into Trader Joe’s earlier this week and my eyes lit up like a kid on Christmas morning. Everything in the store just screamed, “AUTUMN IS HERE!” Although I wanted to buy everything, I had to hold it together. I am still broke/frugal/cheap AF.
Instead of using the pumpkin on a pie, or spreading it on sweet, warm bread, I decided a smoothie would be nice, especially since it’s still hot in California. But I didn’t want just any pumpkin-flavored smoothie. I wanted this smoothie to be incredibly creamy, thick, and dessert-like. So if you’re looking for a diet smoothie, this one isn’t it.
Live a little, you know?
Vegan Pumpkin Smoothie
Ingredients
- 2 frozen ripe banana
- 1/3 cup full fat coconut milk
- 1/3 cup cold water
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Trader Joe’s pumpkin butter
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients into a high-powered blender. I use a Nutribullet.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour in the glass a cup and enjoy it.
Notes
- Using frozen, ripe bananas is important. It’ll create a creamier texture in your smoothie. Also, sweetness. Ripe bananas bring in sweetness.
- Use full-fat coconut milk. It’ll thicken up your smoothie.
- If you don’t have coconut milk, a thick dairy-free milk alternative like soy or oat can work too.
- Adjust the spices to your liking. I enjoy a nice spicy kick, so I am a bit liberal with the spice shaker.
- This recipe will yield about two servings or just one tall glass of awesomeness.
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