The Easiest (and Most Satisfying) Way to Use Up Pumpkin Puree

Updated on 10/3/2015 at 9:00 AM

POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Pumpkins! They are by far the best part about Fall and Halloween, and they deserve a spot at the breakfast table too. However, if it's still too friggin' hot to even think about baking or you're really looking for the fastest morning solution, turn to this icy pumpkin cheesecake smoothie. Made with just four ingredients (pumpkin puree, ice, vanilla Greek yogurt, and pumpkin spice), it's sure to become a staple way for you to use up any leftover pumpkin.

Pumpkin Cheesecake Smoothie

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From Anna Monette Roberts, POPSUGAR Food

INGREDIENTS

1 cup ice
2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
1 small container vanilla Greek yogurt
Pinch pumpkin spice, plus more for topping

INSTRUCTIONS

Add ingredients to the blender, cover, and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and top with another small pinch of pumpkin spice.

Notes

If you prefer a supersweet smoothie, blend in frozen banana or a few tablespoons of maple or agave syrup.

The Easiest (and Most Satisfying) Way to Use Up Pumpkin Puree

Pumpkin Cheesecake Smoothie

INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

Notes

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