Healthy Vegan Pumpkin Spice Frosty

Published: Nov 11, 2023 · Modified: Feb 18, 2024 by Regi Pearce · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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Dive into the season with this Healthy Vegan Pumpkin Spice Frosty – a cold, creamy delight that blends pumpkin and autumn spices into a guilt-free vegan treat, perfect for savoring the essence of fall.

This frosty was inspired by Wendy's seasonal favorite. It's a healthy plant-based twist on the classic, capturing the same creamy, spiced pumpkin bliss, offering a dairy-free smoothie that tastes indulgent but is much healthier. It uses frozen bananas as a creamy base and is blended with pumpkin and fall spices. If you're a fan of fall flavors, you're going to love this smoothie.

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How to Freeze Bananas
Ingredient Overview
How to Make a Healthy Vegan Pumpkin Spice Frosty
Variations
FAQ
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How to Freeze Bananas

This recipe uses frozen bananas to achieve a thick, creamy texture reminiscent of Wendy's Frosty. They are great to have on hand whenever you want any thick Homemade Vegan Ice Cream or any of the following 5 Delicious Plant-Based Smoothie Recipes.

Start by peeling the bananas, as frozen skins are tough to remove. Slice them into manageable pieces or leave them whole, depending on your future use.

Lay the pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they're not touching, to prevent them from sticking together. Freeze them for about 2 hours until solid. Once frozen, transfer the banana pieces into a ziplock bag or an airtight container and store them in the freezer. This method keeps them fresh and easy to use for up to three months, retaining their sweet flavor and creamy texture.

Note: If you decide to go straight to the ziplock bag, that works too. I do it all the time. Just keep in mind that they will stick together and will need a little defrosting or gentle manipulation to split them apart.

Ingredient Overview

Here are the easy-to-find ingredients for this delicious and healthy smoothie.

ingredients for healthy pumpkin spice frosty

pumpkin puree
frozen bananas
plant-based milk
maple syrup
ground cinnamon
pumpkin pie spice
vanilla extract
salt
Ice cubes (optional for a colder smoothie)

How to Make a Healthy Vegan Pumpkin Spice Frosty

This healthy vegan pumpkin spice frosty is a fast dump-and-blend meal or snack any time of day. Here are a couple of pics of the process for easy reference.

Vegan Pumpkin Spice Frosty ingredients in the blender

Make sure to have your bananas frozen first for at least a couple of hours to achieve that creamy thick texture. Then you're ready to add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender.

Blend everything until smooth and creamy. If your smoothie is too thick, add more plant milk to reach your desired consistency.

You can garnish it with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a dollop of vegan whipped cream if you like.

Variations

Substitute the plant-based milk with a cup of your favorite vegan vanilla ice cream for a more indulgent shake.

FAQ

Do I have to use frozen bananas?

For a Vegan Pumpkin Spice Frosty, using frozen bananas is ideal. Frozen bananas are key to achieving that thick, creamy texture reminiscent of Wendy's Frosty. When blended, they provide a smooth, ice cream-like consistency without needing dairy. The coldness from the frozen bananas also helps to give your Frosty that characteristic chill, making it a refreshing and delicious treat

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