If you love pumpkin and ginger, you’ll die over this guilt-free Ginger Pumpkin Smoothie. Packed with pumpkin, cashews and coconut milk, it’ll keep you full and please your taste buds!
Is it too early for pumpkin? If so, OH WELL because I’m in full on pumpkin mode. After all, it IS the middle of September. There’s pumpkin stuff everywhere you turn! Plus, it’s getting to that time where you need to wear a sweater or light jacket in the morning because it’s chilly. <—the best weather!Â
In case you're wondering, Puerto Rico was amazing and I'm glad I brought my brother along. I'm spoiled that I've gotten to visit that beautiful island so many times, and I always try to soak up my time as much as possible while I'm there.
You guys know I’m a huge proponent of smoothies, and most of you are too. I don’t care if it’s freezing outside, you better believe I’ll still be drinking my smoothies. It’s kind of a no-brainer as to why, but mostly because smoothies are a quick and an easy way to sneak in veggies, superfoods and protein. You can make smoothies as filling or tasty or healthy as you want! They’re completely customizable! Ok ok, you get the point. This smoothie took me a few attempts—one time it was too ginger-y and the next time it was just ‘blah’— but this final version is anything but.Â
As you probably guessed, this pumpkin smoothie is a tasty combination of ginger and pumpkin. Think of it as a pumpkin smoothie with a little extra ZING. Rather than using a banana as the base, I opted to use cashews because 1) I didn’t want any lingering taste of banana and 2) cashews are an excellent way to make smoothies more filling. I also decided to use honey as the sweetener; you’re more than welcome to use maple syrup instead, but I personally enjoyed the honey a lot better. OR, come to think of it, you could probably get away with omitting a sweetener all together if you aren’t a super sweets person. I prefer most of my smoothies a bit sweeter, so honey got the job done! Like with most recipes, play around and see what works for you.Â
Tip: Make sure you use regular canned pumpkin and not the canned pumpkin pie spice! They’re right beside each other in the grocery store, so it can be an easy mix-up.Â
I realized that the flavor of ground ginger stood out a bit more than fresh ginger, but I LOVE fresh ginger in smoothies, so that’s why you’ll see a mixture of both in the ingredients list. Juuuuuust FYI.Â
Ok ok ENOUGH of the chitter chatter—let’s cheers to pumpkin for the next two months. YES YES YES.Â
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned pumpkin*
- ¼ cup raw cashews
- ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon all spice
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 ½ cups coconut milk
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a blender and pulse until smooth.
- Pour into a glass, add ice if you prefer and enjoy!
Notes
 
Rachel says
Canned or carton/refrigerated coconut milk? Thanks!
Erin says
Either one will work! If you use canned, make sure to shake the can first and that you use the cream AND water, rather than simply the cream OR the water in the can.
Greet says
Question: can you use fresh pumpkin as well? If so, how much and can it go in raw or does it need to be cooked first?
Erin says
I've never used fresh pumpkin, but the pumpkin would have to be cooked first. Let me know if you try it and how it turns out!
Jess @hellotofit says
Ginger and pumpkin is SUCH an amazing combo! It's like pumpkin pie filling but in a delicious smoothie 🙂
Erin says
Yes exactly--thanks Jess!
Allyson says
I love pumpkin, but I'm always wary of it in drinks- too many encounters with pumpkin spice lattes. This looks delicious, though- I love the two uses of ginger.
Erin says
Thanks! PSL's are overrated in my opinion, but I can always get on board with pumpkin smoothies.
Hillary says
beautiful photos, erin!
Erin says
Thank you so much!
Lucia @ The Foodwright says
Can't wait to give this smoothie a try! I stirred some pumpkin into my oats this morning and now it looks like pumpkin is going in the blender tomorrow! 🙂
Erin says
Yessss it's about that time!
Kelly @ Kelly Runs For Food says
I'm getting closer to pumpkin time. I noticed a whole wall of pumpkin stuff at the grocery store and I came thiiiiiis close to buying it all, but I restrained myself because it's still 90 degrees here. I heard there's a cold front coming through tomorrow, though, soooooo.
Erin says
Hahah I know what you mean! I'm craving and eating fall foods but it's apparently going to be in the 80s all week. Womp, womp.
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says
This looks incredible! As far as in concerned, it's never too early for pumpkin.
Erin says
Glad we're on the same page!