October 1st friends, and pumpkin season has arrived! My L2 loves a pumpkin smoothie for breakfast anytime of the year, but I only make them in the fall, and this week, he can have them everyday if he wants. These also make a great afternoon snack, dessert, and when protein powder is added can be a meal unto themselves.
One thing I do use to make my life easier is a silicone ice tray. This one I picked up at Walmart, they hold about 3 oz each. One batch fits into this tray.
In a large bowl, you are going to mix a can of pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, and maple syrup.
Once combined, divide into the tray.
Freeze for several hours. I store these in a plastic container with a lid in the freezer.
Once frozen, it’s smoothie time.
In a blender start with milk – cows, goat, almond, rice, soy. – whatever you like. And add one frozen pumpkin cube.
Blend away.
Enjoy!
Pumpkin Smoothie
Makes 6 smoothies
1 15oz can pumpkin puree
2 t pumpkin pie spice
1 t vanilla extract
1/2 c maple syrup
Combine ingredients. Divide into 6 equal portions and freeze for several hours.
In a blender add 1 cup of your choice of milk, 1 pumpkin cube, and blend.