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Start your day with this Fall-inspired pumpkin chai smoothie. It's delicious and made with a handful of seasonal ingredients, including pumpkin, almond milk, spices, and is naturally sweetened with banana and dates.
I don't know about you but pumpkin and chai might just be my favorite fall flavors! And this smoothie just happens to blend the two flavors into one delicious drink. This smoothie is:
- Creamy
- Warming
- Flavorful
- Easy to make
This pumpkin chai smoothie is made with a handful of ingredients, takes 5 minutes to prepare and gets its wonderful flavor from pumpkin, warming spice, banana and almond milk. It's perfect for mornings when you're craving a smoothie but one made with summer fruit.
How to make a pumpkin chai smoothie
All you need for this smoothie is the following ingredients:
- Pumpkin puree
- Almond Milk
- Banana
- Vanilla extract
- Warming spices, including cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger powder
- Pitted date, optional
- Handful of ice
Once you're ready to make your pumpkin chai smoothie, combine all the ingredients into a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Frequently asked questions
Can I add protein to this smoothie? Yes! Add a serving of protein powder. Unflavored and vanilla protein work best. If you eat dairy, another great option is a serving of Greek yogurt for an additional boost of protein.
How do I turn this into a smoothie bowl? Use less liquid to turn this smoothie into a smoothie bowl. Be sure to freeze everything, including the almond milk in an ice cube tray for a thick smoothie. It's also best to use a high-speed blender.
Can I make this smoothie in advance? Yes, you can make it the night before. However, it tastes the best when you consume it soon after making it.
Can I use another kind of milk? Yes, any milk tastes great in this smoothie! I went with almond milk just because it has a more neutral date, but oat milk, cashew milk, coconut milk, and hemp milk are other great options!
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Pumpkin Chai Smoothie
5 from 12 votes
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Total time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 172kcal
Author: Sapana Chandra
Start your day with this Fall-inspired pumpkin chai smoothie! It's delicious and made with a handful of seasonal ingredients, including pumpkin, almond milk, spices, and is naturally sweetened with banana and dates.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups almond milk
- 1 banana
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoon chopped pecans
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of cardamom powder
- pinch of ginger powder, or ¼ inch of fresh ginger
- 1 date, pitted (optional)
- ice
Instructions
In a high-speed blender, combine all of the smoothie ingredients.
Blend until smooth and creamy. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
Freeze your banana ahead of time for a thicker smoothie.
Nutrition
Calories: 172kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 246mg, Potassium: 338mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 11g, Vitamin A: 4804IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 240mg, Iron: 1mg
Course: Smoothie
Cuisine: American
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About Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC
Sapana Chandra is a certified health coach, author of Plant Power Bowls, and founder of Real +Vibrant. Here you’ll find simply delicious vegetarian recipes with step-by-step photo instructions – recipes you’ll be excited to enjoy and share with your loved ones.
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Lauren says
Delish! I added a small scoop of organic vegan vanilla protein powder. It was great! Thank you
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Meredith White says
This smoothie is simply amazing. No excessive spices like other Chai flavored drinks that end up giving me stomach issues.
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Sandy says
Love your recipes. Delicious without excessive number of ingredients.
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Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
Thank you, Sandy! I'm glad to hear that you like the simplicity of it. 🙂
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Emily Liao says
This sounds absolutely delicious! I love pumpkin, so I'm excited to try this in a smoothie.
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Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
Thank you, Emily!
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Jacqueline Debono says
I love all the seasonal flavours in this pumpkin chai smoothie. I can imagine how delicious it is. Pinning for later!
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Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
Thank you, Jacqueline! so glad you enjoyed it!
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Denay DeGuzman says
What a beautiful flavorful drink! I'm always so excited to start whipping up pumpkin recipes like this one during the fabulous fall season. I'm excited to make this pumpkin chai smoothie!
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Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
Thank you, Denay! hope you enjoy it!
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Kristine says
I am a smoothie a day girl, so I'm constantly searching for new recipes to try. This one caught my eye because of the pumpkin and it was delicious! Quick, easy, and perfect for fall. I'll be making this again really soon, thank you!
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Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
Thanks so much, Kristine! So glad you enjoyed it -- I appreciate your feedback!
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Dannii says
We love a pumpkin smoothie. Adding chai to it is a great idea.
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Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
thanks, Dannii!
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Ginny McMeans says
This sounds exactly like my kind of breakfast. Love the pumpkin puree in there.
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Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
So glad you're a fan, Ginny!
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Sharon says
My coworker and I are obsessed with chai teas and we make them up at work often. This would be a great fall alternative for our afternoon treat.
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Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
So glad to hear, Sharon! Hope you and your coworker enjoy it!
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Megan Ellam says
It is definitely the season to be making all these delicious pumpkin inspired recipes. Thanks so much for another great recipe.
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Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
Thank you for your feedback, Megan!
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Sara says
This looks really great. I can't help but crave all things pumpkin right now!
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Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
Thank you, Sara! So glad to hear.
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Jenni LeBaron says
What fantastic flavors in this pumpkin chai smoothie, and I love that it's dairy-free! Wonderful way to start the day with a little fall flavor!
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Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
Thanks, Jenni! it's one of my favorites this time of the year.
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Patty at Spoonabilities says
I am so excited to ring the Fall with this smoothie recipe 🙂 Love love love it!
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Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
Thank you, Patty!
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Courtney says
I cannot wait for pumpkin season! It's almost here and I'll be making this smoothie on repeat!
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Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
Great to hear, Courtney!! Thanks for sharing.
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