7 Autumnal Plant-Based Smoothies
I don’t know about you, but when it’s this hot out, I want no part of standing over the hot stove or turning up the oven making my kitchen even hotter than it already was. On hot days, I crave cool food. As a primarily plant-based family, we have always had to answer the question “So, what do you eat then (I’ll reference that another time)? Salads?”
Well, I mean, yes we do sometimes eat salads, but not every day. However, I can say with complete honesty, you will hear our Vitamix roaring every single morning. My husband is the real smoothie master. Although he and I like different types of smoothies. There really are so many.
You know me - I love Autumn all year. So, without further adieu, here are seven recipes for autumn-inspired plant-based smoothies.**
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
- 1 cup unsweetened pumpkin puree
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Handful of ice cubes
Blend all the ingredients together until smooth. Sprinkle some cinnamon on top, if desired.
Apple Cinnamon Smoothie
- 1 medium apple, cored and chopped
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Handful of spinach
- Handful of ice cubes
Blend all the ingredients until well combined and creamy. Serve chilled.
Spiced Pear Smoothie
- 1 ripe pear, cored and chopped
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup plain dairy-free yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Handful of ice cubes
Blend all the ingredients together until smooth and frothy. Enjoy the sweet and spiced flavor of autumn.
Sweet Potato Pie Smoothie
- 1 small cooked sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Handful of ice cubes
Blend all the ingredients until creamy and well blended. It's like having a slice of sweet potato pie in a glass!
Cranberry-Orange Smoothie
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 orange, peeled and segmented
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- Handful of spinach
- Handful of ice cubes
Blend all the ingredients together until smooth and vibrant. Enjoy the tartness of cranberries combined with the freshness of orange.
Gingerbread Smoothie
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Handful of ice cubes
Blend all the ingredients until well combined and smooth. Savor the warm and cozy flavors of gingerbread.
Fig and Date Smoothie
- 2 ripe figs
- 2 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Handful of spinach
- Handful of ice cubes
Blend all the ingredients until creamy and delicious. Indulge in the natural sweetness of figs and dates.
Feel free to adjust the sweetness or spice levels according to your taste preferences. Enjoy these autumn-inspired plant-based smoothies!
**Adjust for food allergies. Bananas, avocados, yogurt, and nutbutters can all add to the creaminess.
