Pumpkin Cheesecake Smoothie

2
Servings Made

Courtesy of Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics

The vanilla yogurt in this recipe makes the smoothie taste just like pumpkin cheesecake. You'll think it should be in a pie shell!

Ingredients

• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1 cup low-fat yogurt
• 1 cup fat-free milk
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• Sprinkle of nutmeg

Directions

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Combine all the ingredients except the nutmeg in a blender or food processor.
3. Blend until smooth.
4. Pour into a glass and garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg.

Notes

For a nuttier taste and another burst of nutrition, add ¼ cup toasted wheat germ to the blender. (Calories increase to 270 per serving and fiber goes up 1 gram.)

Nutrition per serving (1 1/2 cups)

MyPlate Food Groups