Best Autumn Fruits and Vegetables for Homemade Smoothies

Seasonal fruits and vegetables add an exciting and healthful twist to homemade smoothies, such as leafy greens. Other veggies also blend well in a blender.

Canned pumpkin is an excellent source of vitamin A and fiber while winter squash shines when enhanced with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger.

Pumpkin

Pumpkin is an autumn classic that adds extra nutrition to your morning smoothie. Packed with fiber and vitamins A, C, E, K and potassium, pumpkin makes an excellent addition to meals or snacks of any kind. Use canned pumpkin puree (rather than pie filling which contains added sugars and spices) or roast and mash your own pumpkin to use this recipe; pumpkin can even be used in making savory soups and stews!

Start your day right with this delicious Pumpkin Spice Smoothie made with simple pantry ingredients! Its thick and creamy texture offers seasonal flair while providing plenty of healthy nutrients from pumpkin, banana, dairy products, low calories and healthy doses of protein – plus it may even suit those wanting an added leafy green kick!

To make your pumpkin smoothie vegan-friendly, simply combine any nondairy milk of your choice with plant based yogurt – you could also substitute fruit such as banana, mango or avocado instead of yogurt for an equally delectable smoothie!

Tips for this Pumpkin Smoothie Recipe: Be sure to use plain yogurt or Greek yogurt, instead of any variety with added sugars, as this will significantly decrease calories in this pumpkin smoothie recipe. For added calorie reduction use stevia or another low-cal sweetener.

Make this pumpkin smoothie in two steps or double the recipe for an even bigger batch, adding your preferred leafy greens at step two. Enjoy a delectable breakfast on its own or as an effective post workout recovery drink with this healthy pumpkin smoothie recipe!

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Pears

Fall is the season for pears, making them the ideal addition to a delicious smoothie recipe. This creamy and flavorful treat boasts all of the delicious tastes associated with apple pie – cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom – plus naturally sweetened with Medjool dates to add fiber.

This nutritious vegan and gluten-free smoothie is the ideal way to kick-start your day. Packed full of nutrient-rich ingredients such as avocado, spinach, bananas and pear, this recipe will have you feeling satisfied all morning long.

Butternut squash makes an excellent ingredient in fall or winter smoothies, boasting high concentrations of vitamins A and C as well as potassium which plays an integral part in blood pressure management. Add this cozy squash smoothie into your morning routine for maximum health benefits!

This vibrant green smoothie will surely brighten up your morning and start the day on an inspiring note. Packed full of nutritional fruits and veggies like kale, spinach, apples, bananas and pear, its vibrant hue is sure to get your day going in an effective fashion. Additionally, bananas and pears contain potassium which is essential in supporting good cardiovascular health.

Apples are an excellent source of vitamin C, an important antioxidant which boosts immunity and aids in healing. Pear skin contains many beneficial phytonutrients which have been known to lower risk factors associated with chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease.

This sweet and zesty autumn smoothie is a nutritional powerhouse. Packed with fresh bananas, strawberries, carrots, pears, beets and ginger this refreshing beverage provides vitamins A & C as well as folate, potassium and magnesium; providing natural energy boost and supporting digestive health. Plus this recipe includes protein powder for increased nutritional value! Enjoy this flavorful, healthy treat as a satisfying breakfast on-the-go or an afternoon snack.

Cranberries

Cranberries are a traditional component of Thanksgiving meals and they make for the perfect fall smoothie ingredient. Cranberries boast anti-inflammatory properties, antioxidants and flavanols which may reduce heart disease risk factors as well as cancer and diabetes risks; additionally they provide fiber and vitamin C benefits.

Cranberries are typically in season from September to October, though dried and frozen versions are widely available year-round. Cranberry juice, sauce and canned forms contain high concentrations of sugar; therefore it’s wise to limit their usage or combine it with other healthy ingredients when creating recipes with them. Raw consumption will preserve more nutrients.

Cranberries contain proanthocyanidins known as a-type proanthocyanidins that have been proven to combat dental decay, gum disease and mouth cancer by inhibiting bacteria. Furthermore, these antioxidants also support gut health as they can flush away harmful bile acids that contribute to colon and gastrointestinal cancers.

If you’re craving an irresistibly creamy smoothie that will please everyone at your gathering, look no further than this Pumpkin Spice Latte Smoothie featuring roasted squash and banana. Packed with vitamins A and C and can even help lower blood pressure!

Citrus Immunity Smoothie is another delicious autumn smoothie designed to give your immune system a healthy boost. Citrus fruits contain abundant amounts of vitamin C, which helps fight infection and keep your system working effectively. Ginger acts as an anti-oxidant while turmeric can reduce inflammation.

Root vegetables and winter squash reach their flavor peak during autumn, making them the ideal ingredients to add into smoothies. Butternut squash offers many essential vitamins, including C, potassium, magnesium and folate; Acorn squash delivers fiber rich nutrition while still being rich in A and K – two delicious choices to include this fall in smoothies! Simply throw these nutritious options into a blender along with other autumn goodies like apples, carrots, beets and pear to create a sweet yet creamy drink for an autumn treat!

Persimmons

Persimmon is an autumn fruit that is both delicious and nutrituous, hailing from the Diospyros genus of trees and offering hundreds of types. Two main varieties found in grocery stores are Hachiya (astringent heart or acorn shaped); and Fuyu, orange tomato-shaped fruit that are sweet with no astringency – both offer loads of antioxidants, potassium, dietary fiber, and magnesium for optimal health!

Persimmon fruits are both low in calories and packed full of fibre, making them great weight-loss foods. Their high dietary fibre content helps manage blood sugar spikes and insulin levels while aiding digestive health, and eating fruits such as persimmon can even help to maintain normal blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

As well as being an excellent source of vitamin C – known for increasing immunity and helping the body resist infections – strawberries also offer another essential source of nutrition: heart disease prevention.

These fall superfoods are easy to incorporate into smoothie recipes, offering both sweet and savory beverages. Enjoy them fresh or dried, in salads or baked into healthy desserts and breads; or combine with other savory ingredients such as kale, spinach or fennel in an authentic vegan chutney for maximum flavour!

This seasonal Persimmon Smoothie is quick, easy, dairy-free and full of warming cinnamon flavors! Packed full of vegetables like butternut squash, carrots, kale and beetroot plus healthy fats from nuts and seeds this snack makes a delicious breakfast or can be served up as part of a smoothie bowl with toppings like fruit, nuts seeds shredded coconut and/or vegan granola for an amazing breakfast experience!