This pumpkin smoothie without banana is thick, cozy, and breakfast-ready thanks to creamy Greek yogurt, rolled oats, chia seeds, and real pumpkin puree. It has that fall-spice flavor you want, but without relying on banana for body or sweetness. Blend it up when you want a quick pumpkin snack, a sippable breakfast, or a cheerful autumn treat that still feels simple and fresh.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk, plus more as needed
- 2 tablespoons old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 to 2 teaspoons honey, plus a small drizzle for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
How To Make It
Add the almond milk to the blender first so the blades can move easily. Spoon in the pumpkin puree and Greek yogurt, then add the oats, chia seeds, honey, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, salt, and ice.
Blend on high for 30 to 45 seconds, or until the smoothie looks thick and completely creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides if the pumpkin or yogurt sticks near the top of the blender.
Check the texture before pouring. If you like a spoonable smoothie, leave it thick. If you prefer a thinner drink, blend in 1 to 3 extra tablespoons of almond milk until it reaches your favorite consistency.
Taste and adjust. Add another small drizzle of honey for a sweeter smoothie, or an extra pinch of pumpkin pie spice for a stronger fall flavor. Pour into a glass and finish with a light honey drizzle, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a few chia seeds on top.
Tips
Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. Pumpkin pie filling is already sweetened and seasoned, which can make the smoothie taste too sweet or overly spiced.
For the creamiest texture, let the oats and chia seeds sit in the blender with the almond milk for 5 minutes before blending. This quick soak helps them soften and gives the smoothie more body without banana.
If your Greek yogurt is very thick, add a splash more almond milk at the beginning. If your smoothie turns out thinner than you want, blend in another tablespoon of oats or a few more ice cubes.
For meal-prep ease, portion the pumpkin, oats, chia seeds, spices, and salt into a small container the night before. In the morning, add yogurt, almond milk, honey, vanilla, and ice, then blend.
This creamy pumpkin smoothie is a happy little fall blend you’ll want to make again.