Apple Pumpkin Smoothie or Bowl
Bring two of the most popular fall flavors together into a drink or smoothie bowl to add variety to your dysphagia diet offerings capturing the season! Quick and easy to make. Smooth and delicious!
Equipment
- 1 personal size blender
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree, canned
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1/2 cup apple cider may substitute apple juice
- 1/2 cup yogurt, plain or vanilla flavored
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- drops caramel sauce optional for garnish on top
- food thickener , add amount as needed for thickness needed use food thickener of choice
- 3-5 ice cubes use thickened ice cubes if you are on thickened liquids
Instructions
- 1. Add all ingredients , with exception to caramel sauce and food thickener, to blender and blend until smooth2. Check thickness and add food thickener as needed for a nectar or honey consistency. Add thickened ice cubes to the blender, nectar or honey as needed, and blend until smooth. See instructions below to make thickened ice cubes. 3. Pour into glass and enjoy as a smoothie. Garnish with a drizzle of caramel sauce and mix in to add sweetness and a dash of pizzazz!4. For a smoothie bowl, add food thickener and stir until a pudding consistency. Serve in a bowl and enjoy as a side dish, snack or dessert. Drizzle caramel sauce on top and mix in to add sweetness and a dash of pizzazz!
Notes
Thickened Ice Cubes: To make ice cubes for individuals on thickened liquids is easy and as they melt they will keep your drink at a nectar or honey thickness as needed.
- Prepare 12 ounces of water in a glass to the thickness you need, nectar or honey, using the food thickener of your choice.
- Pour the thickened water into an ice cube tray and freeze.
- Add thickened ice cubes to your drinks and great for making smoothies.