Remember how I had made a Green Monster before and absolutely loved it? Well, I have been eating it every day for lunch and have been in need of variety. The first time I switched it up, I substituted blueberries for the apple making it a banana/blueberry/spinach/kale/milk smoothie. I also left out the peanut butter which lowered the overall calorie count.
Then I saw a recipe for a pumpkin smoothie and new I had to try it. Here's the thing. I always think I love pumpkin so very very much, until I make something with it and realize that its not as good as I am dreaming it will be.
My smoothie consisted of pumpkin (pureed), pumpkin spice, nutmeg, cinnamon, milk, kale, spinach, and a banana. I must have put way to much pumpkin in, because it tastes like baby food, and not in a good way (is there a good way?)
I will try one more time tomorrow with a whole lot more banana and a whole lot less pumpkin. I'm hoping less is more. Otherwise, I'll have my official first bust and will never trust pumpkin again (dramatic, but still true).
In case you were wondering, yes it still appears green. The blueberry combo had a purplish brown look to it (actually looked appetizing according to my coworkers) but it takes a lot to overcome that spinach green. I don't mind it as long as it tastes good!
Mmm.. I love pumpkin smoothies!! I think what could make it a bit better is adding a some sweetener. I always add a bit of maple syrup along with about 1/2-2/3 tsp pumpkin pie spice.. which seems like a lot, but I think it works. I also like to add a bit of vanilla yogurt which seems to help make it less vegetable-y tasting. And I don't put any greens in these smoothies.. I just enjoy the sweet pumpkin. Just something to think about :)
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It should be reminiscent of pumpkin pie so maybe it does need the sweetener, or even something creamy like cool whip/yogurt??? I really want this to work, it's so good for you, cheap and should be fun!
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