If your kids like pumpkin pie, these shakes are for them! It’s healthier than the pie, and still as yummy.
Pumpkin Pie Shake Recipe
- 1 cup plain or vanilla yogurt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice (recipe at end of this pumpkin post)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1 tablespoon honey, or other sweetener
- 7-10 Ice cubes
Blend all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth!
From Pumpkin Pancakes, Pumpkin French Toast, Pumpkin Porridge, or pumpkin cookies, Your kids should have plenty of opportunity to get alpha carotene from their food. Alpha carotene is considered a pro-vitamin, which your body uses to convert into Vitamin A. Vitamin A can strengthen your kids immune system, improve vision, has anti inflammatory properties, and reduce the risk of developing cataracts! What a healthy way to start the winter!
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This looks delicious!! I can’t wait to try it.
Hi Darlene,
That’s a tough one. We’ve had so many spills over the years, and backpacks soaked! I was hoping a reader would pipe in, but no such luck 🙁 If I can find out, I’ll let you know!
I like everything pumpkin muffins, cookies, cake- except pumpkin pie.
I know what we’re having this weekend! I love all the pumpkin recipes that come this time of year- thanks for one that is dairy based as opposed to bread!
We will have to get vanilla yogurt but it looks delicious!!!! Thanks for the recipe!
I have all the ingredients right now! Speaking of shakes and smoothies, do you have any tips on packing them in a school lunch – what kind of container would work best?
Is it for an older child who could handle drinking out of a glass container? How about a mason jar? Depending on your blender, you can even blend the smoothie right in the mason jar. (Regular-mouth jars are compatible with many blender blades/bases.)
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This is a great shake. You can also add a handful of raw spinach. It doesn’t change the color much, can’t be tasted, and adds a little extra vegetable for the day.
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Yum! I have made pumpkin shakes like this but I never thought to put brown sugar in them. I’ll have to try this.
I made your white chili again this week. So good! It is now my daughter’s favorite meal.