Pumpkin Apple Pie Smoothie
Description
Experience the warm flavors of fall any time of the year with this pumpkin-apple pie smoothie. Top with crushed graham crackers, pecans, granola, or whipped cream if desired.
Ingredients
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1 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
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2 tablespoons water, or as needed
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2/3 cup unsweetened vanilla-flavored almond milk
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1/4 cup pumpkin puree
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1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar, or to taste
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1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
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2/3 cup crushed ice cubes
Directions
1
Place apple in a plastic microwave-safe bowl; pour in enough water to cover 1/4-inch of the bottom of bowl. Partially cover bowl with a lid or paper towel. Microwave in 1 minute intervals until apple is softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Freeze apple in the same container with water until solid, 2 hours to overnight.
2
Blend frozen apple, almond milk, and pumpkin puree in a blender until smooth; add brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice. Blend until smooth. Add ice and blend until smooth.