Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Name: Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1 carton (5.3 ounces) fat-free plain Greek yogurt; 1/2 cup 2% milk; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice; 2 teaspoons almond butter or peanut butter; 2/3 cup canned pumpkin; 1 cup ice cubes; 1 tablespoon granola

I wanted pumpkin pie for breakfast but without the effort. This smoothie delivers that wonderful pumpkin-cinnamon combo. Dress it up with a little whipped cream and a sprinkle of granola on top. —Alisa Christensen, Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Ingredients

1 carton (5.3 ounces) fat-free plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons almond butter or peanut butter
2/3 cup canned pumpkin
1 cup ice cubes
1 tablespoon granola

Directions

Place first seven ingredients in a blender; process until blended. Pour into glasses; top with granola.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 197 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 79mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 4g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Pumpkin Pie Smoothie in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2018