Pumpkin peanut butter smoothie with cinnamon in a glass topped with a peanut butter swirl

Pumpkin Peanut Butter Smoothie With Cinnamon

This Pumpkin Peanut Butter Smoothie With Cinnamon is thick, creamy, nutty, and perfectly cozy for fall. Pumpkin puree gives it that mellow seasonal flavor, banana adds natural sweetness, Greek yogurt makes it extra smooth, and peanut butter brings the rich, satisfying finish. A sprinkle of cinnamon pulls everything together for a breakfast smoothie or afternoon snack that tastes like pumpkin season in a glass.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 frozen banana, sliced
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3/4 cup milk of choice
  • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup ice, optional for a thicker smoothie

How To Make It

  1. Add the milk to the blender first. This helps the blades move easily and keeps the smoothie from getting stuck at the bottom.
  2. Add the pumpkin puree, frozen banana, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt.
  3. Blend on high until the smoothie is completely creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides if the peanut butter clings to the blender jar.
  4. Check the texture. For a thicker smoothie, add the ice and blend again. For a thinner smoothie, splash in a little more milk.
  5. Taste and adjust before serving. Add a little more maple syrup for sweetness, more cinnamon for spice, or an extra spoonful of peanut butter for a richer flavor.

Pour into one large glass or two smaller glasses. If you want it to look extra Pinterest-ready, top with a tiny swirl of peanut butter and a light dusting of cinnamon.

Tips

  • Use pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. Pure pumpkin lets you control the sweetness and spice.
  • A frozen banana gives the best thick, milkshake-like texture. If your banana is fresh, use the optional ice.
  • Plain Greek yogurt keeps the flavor balanced, but vanilla Greek yogurt works if you want a sweeter smoothie.
  • For a stronger fall flavor, add a tiny pinch of nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice along with the cinnamon.
  • If your peanut butter is very thick, blend a few extra seconds to make sure the smoothie turns silky.
  • This smoothie is best served right after blending, but you can refrigerate it for a few hours and shake or stir before drinking.
  • To make it more dessert-like, add a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of crushed graham cracker on top.

Blend it up, sip slowly, and enjoy every cozy pumpkin-peanut-butter swirl!