Pumpkin Seed Smoothie (Creamy and Chocolaty)

This pumpkin seed smoothie is sweet, creamy, and chocolaty. It’s quick and easy to make. Pumpkin seeds have a nutty, earthy flavor that works perfectly in smoothies. Give this a try if you’re looking for drinkable breakfast or snack recipes, like this chocolate tahini smoothie, which is another yummy option.

Ingredients and Substitutions

Pumpkin seeds are packed with magnesium, zinc, copper, iron, and antioxidants. I prefer to use roasted pumpkin seeds in this smoothie because they’re particularly flavorful. You can use raw pumpkin seeds if you prefer.

I sweetened this smoothie with a couple of dates. You can substitute a ripe banana if you prefer.

Cocoa powder gives this smoothie a delicious chocolate flavor. You can substitute 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract if you prefer.

You can use any type of unsweetened milk you like in this smoothie. I went with soy milk this time.

I like to add a small pinch of sea salt to this smoothie to enhance the other flavors. If you’re using salted pumpkin seeds then I recommend omitting the sea salt.

How to Make a Pumpkin Seed Smoothie

Start by removing the pits from the dates, then add them to a blender. Next you’ll add the pumpkin seeds, unsweetened milk of choice, cocoa powder, and sea salt to the blender.

Blend until smooth.

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Pumpkin Seed Smoothie Recipe

This pumpkin seed smoothie is creamy, sweet, and chocolaty. The nutty, earthy flavor of roasted pumpkin seeds is delicious in smoothies.

Course Beverage

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Calories 385.7kcal

Author Jennifer Bell

Equipment

• Blender

Ingredients

• 2 dates (or substitute 1 ripe banana)
• 3 tablespoons shelled pumpkin seeds (I used roasted)
• 1 cup unsweetened milk of choice
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1 small pinch of sea salt (optional)

Instructions

• Remove the pits from 2 dates, then add them to a blender.
• Add 3 tablespoons shelled pumpkin seeds, 1 cup unsweetened milk of choice, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, and 1 small pinch of sea salt to the blender.
• Blend until smooth.
• Enjoy this smoothie right away or store it in the fridge for up to three days, then stir immediately before serving.

Notes

• If using salted pumpkin seeds, I recommend omitting the sea salt.

Nutrition

Calories: 385.7kcal | Carbohydrates: 24.1g | Protein: 21.5g | Fat: 26.4g | Saturated Fat: 4.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8.2g | Sodium: 99.2mg | Potassium: 809mg | Fiber: 7.1g | Sugar: 10.5g | Vitamin A: 508IU | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 336.3mg | Iron: 5.5mg

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