You know that the fall harvest traditions and holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving are approaching when everything from coffee drinks to candles come in a pumpkin spice variety. You can add this cool, refreshing smoothie to the list and enjoy a healthful boost.
Pumpkins are packed with healthy nutrients including vitamin A, fiber and powerful antioxidants like lutein. Lutein is a carotenoid that may inhibit cancer cell growth and enhance your immune response. This smoothie also contains banana, a great source of dietary fiber, potassium and vitamin B6. The yogurt and milk ingredients provide additional potassium, calcium and protein.
Try this healthy recipe just in time for thirsty ghosts, goblins and all your upcoming parties! Each serving has 100% of your vitamin A for the day, plus all those other healthy nutrients mentioned above. Enjoy!
Pumpkin Banana Smoothie
Makes 2 Servings
- 1 small ripe banana, frozen
- 1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk
- 1/2 cup 0%-fat vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup canned 100% pure pumpkin
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Directions
- Break the banana into a few pieces.
- Place in a blender with the milk, yogurt, pumpkin, honey, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Blend until well combined.
- Place a few cubes of ice in two glasses.
- Pour the smoothie over ice, drizzle with honey as desired, and serve each with a straw.
Nutrition Information per Serving (1 cup): 130 calories, 1g fat (0g saturated, g omega-3), 55mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate, 3g fiber, 7g protein, 100% vitamin A, 15% calcium
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