A Pumpkin Smoothie Recipe? Yes, Please!

Pumpkin spice and everything nice—we just love this season and that it gives us the excuse to treat ourselves to indulgences like a pumpkin smoothie! We’ve been sharing plenty of recipes and DIY spa treatments that celebrate the bounty that’s straight from the pumpkin patch, and here’s one more. It’s a quick and simple pumpkin smoothie recipe, and it tastes oh-so-good!

Pumpkin Smoothie Recipe from Acqualina Spa by ESPA’s Lead Therapist Kim Cooke

Pumpkins possess Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and zinc properties, which help promote healthy skin and eye sight.Other benefits of this seasonal squash? Pumpkin is rich is beta-carotene, said to potentially reduce cancer risk.

1 cup pumpkin puree
1 cup vanilla yogurt
2 cups of ice
1 banana
2 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Blend all ingredients. (Yes, that’s it!)

Helpful tip: “If you wanted to make it more decadent you can add almond milk, half & half, or even eggnog. Be creative and enjoy,” Kim says.

And, be sure to check out Kim’s DIY Pumpkin Face Mask recipe she was kind enough to share, along with other at-home spa services that celebrate the autumn season.