Icy Pumpkin Smoothie

With the delicate flavors of pumpkin, spices and banana, this smoothie is a healthy morning drink. (Makes 1 large, or 2 small servings. Doubles easily! Keep extra smoothies in the freezer.)

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 2
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 1  medium banana, frozen
• 1  cup soymilk
• 1⁄2 cup canned pumpkin puree or 1⁄2 cup fresh pumpkin, I guess
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄4 teaspoon allspice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1  tablespoon maple syrup

Directions

1. Break the banana into chunks, and place in blender or food processor with remaining ingredients.
2. Blend until creamy-smooth.
3. Taste and adjust spices.
4. Pour into cups.
5. If you like, let it firm up in the freezer for 1/2-1 hour.