Pumpkin Nog Smoothie
Using a blend of dairy-free pumpkin eggnog, frozen bananas, and flaxseed, this Pumpkin Nog Smoothie is as tasty as it is healthy! Who says smoothies have to be boring?
I’m an eggnog fanatic. Once the holiday season hits and I spot it in the dairy case, eggnog is pretty much all I can think about. Seriously, I could go through a gallon of the stuff every week completely on my own. But then my jeans wouldn’t button, and I’d have a completely new set of problems.
So, the last few years, I’ve been making a dairy-free, lightened-up version…one that’s become my all-time favorite seasonal drink {no joke}. It uses light vanilla soy milk {you may also use almond milk}, dry pudding mix, pumpkin puree, and lots of seasonal spices:
You can get the recipe here.
I’ve already made it twice so far this season, with no chance of stopping anytime soon.
Doodle has been obsessed with smoothie-making lately, and my old blender hasn’t really been keeping up – trying to blend even one frozen banana in it is just an effort in futility. So when I saw that Hamilton Beach had a new smoothie-maker out, I knew I had to get my hands on one.
The Smoothie Smart™ Blender prepares a perfect smoothie with the press of a button: Auto Smoothie. This 45-second smart blending cycle is programmed with the precise pulses and speeds needed to get the right consistency. So in my case, no removing the blender lid, stirring, cursing, and repeating.
At the end of the cycle, the blender shuts off automatically. Cool, right??
Not only that, but it has a special “pour-spout” that makes serving a breeze – and mess free. If you’ve ever lived with a 6-year old who wants to pour his own drink – well, you know how important this is. 😉
And while my favorite faux-nog is super yummy all on it’s own, it’s even better used in a healthy smoothie: combined with frozen bananas and a bit of ground flax seed. The flax seed is optional, but you really can’t taste it, and it is a great way to get some Omega-3 and extra fiber into your diet.
Give this smoothie a try and go guilt-free during the holiday season!
- 1 cup lightened up pumpkin nog or store-bought eggnog
- 1 banana, sliced and frozen
- 1½ teaspoons ground flax seed
- 10 ice cubes
- sprinkles, optional
- Place all ingredients except for the sprinkles into your blender. Pulse until ice cubes are crushed and bananas are creamy.
- Pour into glasses and top with sprinkles, if desired. Enjoy!
And guess what? Hamilton Beach wants to give one of YOU one of their new SmoothieSmart Blenders (believe me, you want one of these bad boys) AND one of their Single Serve Blenders.
The Single Serve Blender is sized to fit most cup holders, so you can easily make a smoothie for on-the-go! Even better, you can place the cup or blending jar right in the dishwasher when you’re done.
Easy clean-up = thumbs-up.
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Open to U.S. residents only. You must be 18 years or older to enter. Giveaway runs through November 17, 2013. Winner will be notified via email within 48 hours of the end of the giveaway and has 48 hours to respond to said email or a new winner will be chosen.
Hamilton Beach provided me with a SmoothieSmart Blender and a Single-Serve Blender in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are 100% my own.
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I have not had egg nog in So long, but this smoothie looks delicious, and perfect for the holidays
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I’m not a huge fan of eggnog.. It’s actually the only drink I’ve gotten sick off of.
Do u think a pumpkin purée would work or something similar?
As soon as eggnog hits grocery shelves, my fridge is stocked too! Love your smoothie recipe. Can’t wait to try it! Thanks!
I am excited to try your eggnog smoothie, since I am allergic to dairy, and cannot have the prepared, or nogs friends make! I have a blueberry, almond milk, protein& spinach smoothie for breakfast most mornings.
Strawberry banana!
Perfect for breakfast on the go for my girls.
OMG can’t wait to try this recipe
I haven’t tried egg nog in years, you inspire me to give it another go!
Is cannot wait to make this. YUMMO!!!!!!
I use banana, almond milk, almond butter, and cocoa powder for my favorite smoothie : )
I love PB, Banana and chocolate!
Um, auto smoothie? How awesome is that? Totally takes the guess work and pain of making smoothies and checking for the right consistency. That way I can spend more quality time with my pumpkin nog 🙂
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My kids would love this, especially the sprinkles!
This would be perfect for my weight loss goals! I would love to make fresh smoothies every morning!
I love all the flavors of the season and this smoothie looks perfect. Love the sprinkles. I’d say my favorite smoothie is definitely pumpkin!
I need a smoothie maker. I am trying to eat healthy and can’t afford to buy a machine. It would be so awesome to win
my favorite is any berry smoothie banana i can get ahold of lol
i like strawberry banana smoothies!
My favorite smoothie would have to be strawberry mango with vanilla greek yogurt!
This would be a fabulous addition to my kitchen. Just started dieting about 6 weeks ago and this would really help for quick alternatives. Oatmeal banana smoothie.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana 🙂
any berry!
Wow, making smoothies easier..who could not want that?
Love it!!
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Strawberry, banana, orange yogurt smoothie is my fave!!!!
This would be so awesome!
I enjoy any berry smoothie with spinach honey and cinnamon but one in particular that’s yummy includes matcha green tea powder, pineapple, bananas, coconut milk and agave!!
My favorite smoothie is blueberry pineapple!
Gonna have to give this one a try… especially the faux-nog as I too love egg nog but can’t do the calories these days!
I love pumpkin, and these recipes sound yummy, yummy. I haven’t had a pumpkin smoothie, but I’m sure it would be a favorite.
Not a huge fan of egg nog, but I LOVE smoothies!!
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I love just about everything pumpkin. Can’t wait to try this! I usually make a mixed berry and spinach smoothie.
I love smoothies with strawberries for sure. Yum!!
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My favorite smoothie is light vanilla soymilk with frozen a banana and strawberries.
That would be nice to try over Thanksgiving!!!
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i love smoothies with green tea 🙂
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Strawberry banana!
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I don’t have a blender currently so I have no favorite smoothy. I’d love to try lots and lots though.
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Used to get a peach raspberry at the smoothie place. It was very good.
My favorite smoothie is anything with pineapple, mango, and peaches!!!
blueberries and bananas
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My favorite smoothie is the basic strawberry banana!
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Strawberry banana or a mango smoothie!
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This is so neat! I love making smoothies for breakfast.
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Can’t beat a strawberry banana smoothie but I am looking forward to trying this nog smoothie!
ANY smoothie with BLUEBERRY. My fav!
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Wow this smoothie is all I ever wanted in a smoothie! So perfect for the holidays!