Description
This Pumpkin Spice Latté Smoothie is a creamy, flavorful blend that combines the cozy warmth of pumpkin spice with the refreshing coolness of a smoothie. Packed with pumpkin puree, kefir, frozen banana, and cold brew coffee cubes, it’s a perfect nutrient-rich breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up. Enhanced with warming spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and turmeric, this smoothie delivers a delicious twist on the classic pumpkin spice flavor, topped with optional coconut whipped cream and crunchy toppings for added texture and indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Lowfat Pumpkin Spice Kefir (or 1 cup plain Lifeway Kefir)
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 frozen banana
- 6 cold brew frozen cubes (frozen strong coffee ice cubes)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder or collagen peptides
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- Tiny dash of nutmeg or allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric (for color)
Toppings (Optional)
- Coconut whipped cream or regular whipped cream
- Pumpkin pie spice
- Rolled oats
- Nuts
- Shredded coconut
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients including kefir, pumpkin puree, frozen banana, cold brew coffee cubes, and spices to ensure a smooth blending process.
- Combine Ingredients: Place the lowfat pumpkin spice kefir (or plain kefir), pumpkin puree, frozen banana, cold brew coffee cubes, cinnamon, vanilla protein powder or collagen peptides, ginger, nutmeg or allspice, and turmeric into a high-powered blender.
- Blend Smooth: Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and reaches your desired consistency. You can add a little water or more kefir if the smoothie is too thick.
- Prepare Toppings: While blending, prepare your desired toppings such as coconut whipped cream, a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice, rolled oats, nuts, and shredded coconut to add texture and flavor.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into serving glasses, top with the prepared toppings, and enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Using cold brew coffee cubes prevents the smoothie from diluting as the ice melts, maintaining a rich coffee flavor.
- Substitute plain kefir if pumpkin spice kefir is unavailable, then add extra pumpkin pie spice to enhance flavor.
- Adjust the amount of cinnamon, ginger, and other spices according to taste preference.
- For a vegan version, substitute protein powder with plant-based alternatives and use coconut-based kefir or yogurt.
- Adding collagen peptides boosts protein content and supports skin and joint health.
- Ensure the banana is frozen for a creamy texture without additional ice.
- Optional toppings can be customized or omitted for a lighter smoothie.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Smoothie, Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie (approx. 12 oz)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Spice, Smoothie, Latté, Pumpkin Puree, Kefir, Cold Brew Coffee, Protein Smoothie, Fall Drink, Healthy Breakfast
