Ingredients

• ½ cup canned pumpkin puree, unsweetened
• ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 ripe banana, cut into slices, frozen
• 2 tablespoons almond or peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon real maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice*, or to taste
• Optional garnishes: small amounts of chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, chocolate chips, nuts or berries.

Preparation

• Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and mix until smooth.
• Transfer to a bowl, and top with optional garnishes as desired.

Nutritional Information

Makes 1 serving. Approximate nutrients per recipe (without optional garnishes): 386 calories, 19 grams protein, 15 grams fat, 35 grams carbohydrate, 7 grams fiber, 110 mg sodium.

Pumpkin Spice Seasoning Mix*

If you don't have pumpkin pie spice at home, make it with spices you may already have on hand.

• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1⁄4 teaspoon allspice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cloves

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Recipe created by Mary-Jo Sawyer, VCU Health Registered Dietitian.