Pumpkin Spice Coffee Smoothie with Chia Seeds
A creamy pumpkin spice coffee smoothie blended with chia seeds, espresso, pumpkin, and almond milk for a fiber-rich, energizing, vegan treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- ½ cup strong brewed coffee or 1 shot espresso
- ½ cup pumpkin purée
- 1 frozen banana
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds soaked for 5 minutes
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Soak 2 tablespoons chia seeds in ¼ cup water for 5 minutes.
- Pour 1 cup almond milk into blender.
- Add ½ cup brewed coffee or 1 espresso shot.
- Scoop in ½ cup pumpkin purée.
- Toss in 1 frozen banana.
- Add soaked chia gel.
- Sweeten with 2 tablespoons maple syrup.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice.
- Add ½ teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Drop in 1 cup ice cubes.
- Blend until creamy.
- Serve immediately, topped with extra chia if you want crunch.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 210
- Total Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 6g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin A: 40%
- Calcium: 13%
- Iron: 10%
- Magnesium: 12%
- Potassium: 16%
Additional Notes/Tips
- For thicker texture, chill chia longer before blending.
- Sprinkle cinnamon on top for garnish.
- Replace maple syrup with dates for natural sweetness.
- Swap almond milk with oat milk for creamier vibes.