Healthy Pumpkin Smoothie
What happens when you mix pumpkin and spices into your green smoothie? You end up with a delicious, fall inspired Healthy Pumpkin Smoothie that is keto and paleo friendly! Do not let the color scare you away, it is delicious!!
![A Healthy Pumpkin Smoothie in a clear glass with pumpkin pie spice and canned pumpkin in the background](https://yummyhealthyketo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/This-Healthy-Pumpkin-Smoothie-is-packed-with-flavor-and-protein-without-any-added-sugar-or-bananas.-yummyhealthyketo.com_-684x1024.jpg)
Some of you may not know this, but I am allergic to bananas, coconut and avocados. Smoothies traditionally have a frozen banana in them to thicken them up, but I can’t do that…and bananas are not keto anyway. So I had to get creative!
![An overhead shot of a Healthy Pumpkin Smoothie surrounded by pumpkin pie spice and a bowl of canned pumpkin.](https://yummyhealthyketo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/This-delicious-Healthy-Pumpkin-Smoothie-is-packed-with-protein-nutrients-and-the-flavors-of-fall-yummyhealthyketo.com_-682x1024.jpg)
I decided to add frozen riced cauliflower and spinach, but I still needed fat and something thick. So I topped my Healthy Pumpkin Smoothie with whipped cream! I know, it’s not a pumpkin milk shake but it looks pretty and adds what I needed. You could also add the heavy whipping cream to the smoothie itself to make it thicker and skip the whipped cream on top.
How to make a Healthy Pumpkin Smoothie
Pour the milk of your choice, canned pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, MCT oil, stevia,frozen cauliflower and frozen spinach into a blender.
![Almond milk, pumpkin, cauliflower, spinach and spices in a blender.](https://yummyhealthyketo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Almond-milk-pumpkin-cauliflower-spinach-and-spices-in-a-blender-yummyhealthyketo.com_-712x1024.jpg)
Puree until smooth. I ran it through 3 cycles to make sure the spinach was pulverized.
![Healthy Pumpkin Smoothie being blended in a blender.](https://yummyhealthyketo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Healthy-Pumpkin-Smoothie-being-blended-in-a-blender-yummyhealthyketo.com_-682x1024.jpg)
Add the collagen powder and Pulse to combine.
![Collagen powder added to the healthy pumpkin smoothie in the blender.](https://yummyhealthyketo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Collagen-powder-added-to-the-healthy-pumpkin-smoothie-in-the-blender-yummyhealthyketo.com_.jpg)
Garnish with whipped cream (if desired), sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice and raw pumpkin seeds and serve immediately.
![A Healthy Pumpkin Smoothie surrounded by pumpkin seeds, pumpkin pie spice and a bowl of canned pumpkin.](https://yummyhealthyketo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Fall-flavors-have-taken-over-your-green-smoothie-This-Healthy-Pumpkin-Smoothie-is-packed-with-nutrients-low-in-carbs-and-can-be-made-paleo-as-well.-yummyhealthyketo.com_-682x1024.jpg)
I am still trying to figure out if this Healthy Pumpkin Smoothie is a snack or a dessert? Either way, it is insanely good!!
I would use caution when indulging in one of these smoothies. Make sure the rest of your day is very low-carb to offset the amount of carbs in this drink. 🙂
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- For Paleo – substitute 1 to 2 tablespoons of maple syrup or honey for the stevia, and substitute coconut whipped cream.
- Feel free to substitute a confectioners’ version of Monkfruit or your favorite sweetener for the stevia.
- Depending on how sweet your pumpkin is, you may not even need a sweetener.
- Use raw or dry roasted pumpkin seeds. Regular roasted seeds are coated with canola oil.
- I used Bulletproof Unflavored Collagen Peptides and recommend Bulletproof Brain Octane for the MCT oil. MCT oil is made from coconut so I did not actually add it to my smoothie.
More delicious pumpkin recipes
Enjoy!!
![A Healthy Pumpkin Smoothie in a clear glass with pumpkin pie spice and canned pumpkin in the background](https://yummyhealthyketo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/This-Healthy-Pumpkin-Smoothie-is-packed-with-flavor-and-protein-without-any-added-sugar-or-bananas.-yummyhealthyketo.com_-400x400.jpg)
Healthy Pumpkin Smoothie
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- .25 cup canned pumpkin NOT pumpkin pie filling
- 1 tablespoon MCT oil
- 0.5 teaspoon pure liquid stevia
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla
- 0.5 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 0.5 cup frozen cauliflower rice
- .25 cup frozen chopped spinach
- 2 tablespoons sugar-free whipped cream substitute coconut whipped cream for vegan – or blend heavy whipping cream into the smoothie for added thickness.
- 1 teaspoon raw pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Pour the milk of your choice, canned pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, MCT oil, stevia,frozen cauliflower and frozen spinach into a blender.
- Puree until smooth. I ran it through 3 cycles to make sure the spinach was pulverized.
- Add the collagen powder and Pulse to combine.
- Garnish with whipped cream (if desired), sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice and raw pumpkin seeds and serve immediately.
Notes
- For Paleo – substitute 1 to 2 tablespoons of maple syrup or honey for the stevia, and substitute coconut whipped cream.
- Feel free to substitute a confectioners’ version of Monkfruit or your favorite sweetener for the stevia. Depending on how sweet your pumpkin is, you may not even need a sweetener.
- Use raw or dry roasted pumpkin seeds. Regular roasted seeds are coated with canola oil.
- I used Bulletproof Unflavored Collagen Peptides and recommend Bulletproof Brain Octane for the MCT oil. MCT oil is made from coconut so I did not actually add it to my smoothie.
- Add a handful of ice with the collagen powder for added thickness.
- Total carbs 14 – 6 fiber = 8 carbs (I am not sure this is correct, it is showing 0 fiber for the cauliflower and spinach?)