Pumpkin Pie Smoothie: A Love Letter to Fall in a Glass

Welcome to Naturally Camille. I’m Camille, and today, we’re blending up a little nostalgia—one sip at a time.

Let’s talk about cravings. We’ve all been there. That gnawing, low-grade itch for something sweet, something satisfying. Maybe it’s the first crisp morning of the season, maybe you’ve got holiday chaos looming, or maybe—just maybe—you just need a damn good smoothie. Enter the Pumpkin Pie Smoothie. It’s like a hug in a glass, rich with the warmth of pumpkin spice, naturally sweetened with dates, and just enough creaminess to make you close your eyes and hum in appreciation.

What You’ll Need:

• 1 1/2 cups almond milk (or whatever plant-based milk keeps your soul happy)
• 1/2 large banana, frozen (because smoothies should be creamy, not watery)
• 1/2 cup pureed pumpkin (yes, from a can, or if you’re feeling ambitious, roasted fresh pumpkin)
• 3 dates (nature’s caramel, the secret to a smoothie that doesn’t taste “too healthy”)
• 2 tablespoons pecans (because texture matters)
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds (for the illusion of nutritional virtue)
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla (the unsung hero of all things dessert-like)
• 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (the magic ingredient that makes this feel like autumn)
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional) (for that extra bit of richness and body)
• A pinch of salt (because balance is everything)

How to Make It:

Start with your frozen banana—always first, always frozen. It’s the foundation, the backbone. Then comes the pumpkin, the dates, the pecans, the chia seeds. Next, the pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, and coconut oil if you’re feeling fancy. Finally, pour in the almond milk like a grand finale.

Now, blend. Let it whir for a solid two minutes. Don’t rush it—let the blades do their job, breaking down those nuts, whipping air into the mix, making everything silky. When it’s done, pour it into your favorite glass, sprinkle a dusting of cinnamon, throw a few pecan pieces on top, and there you have it—a holiday in a cup.

This smoothie isn’t just a drink. It’s a moment. A reminder that simplicity can be luxurious, that healthy doesn’t have to mean boring, and that sometimes, the best things in life are just a good blend away.