(UPDATE: Giveaway is now closed.)
The Scrumptious Flavors of Pumpkin Pie Beautifully Blended Into a Smoothie
A traditional Thanksgiving Day spread simply would not be the same without the decadent and delicious addition of the perfect pumpkin pie in all of its cool and creamy glory; and I, like many of you, cannot wait to sink my fork into a rich and silky slice!
And while I very much look forward to having that big slice of pie on turkey day, and enjoying every last little morsel and crumb that there is of it on my dessert plate, I begin craving the flavor of those warming pumpkin pie spices from the moment we officially hit the fall season each and every year, and I have a hard time staying away from eating pie all season long.
So in order to satisfy my taste for sugar-and-spice-and-everything-nice, I like to get a little creative with some of the more good-for-you ingredients that are readily available these days, and create my own delicious concoctions that have a healthier slant, and that I don't have to feel guilty about enjoying.
Enter this Pumpkin Pie Smoothie, brimming with low-fat vanilla Greek yogurt, organic pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, maple syrup and just a couple of organic graham crackers (because you've got to have “pie crust” of course)—the perfect tidbits to create those crave-able flavors of pumpkin pie, only in smoothie form.
And as important as those quality ingredients are to making this yummy treat, in order to make the richest, creamiest, most finely-blended smoothie, you must also have a great blender, and that is where the Wolf Gourmet blender comes in!
Going From No Blender, To No Ordinary Blender
Would you believe me if I told you that for the past three years I've haven't had a blender?
You may ask, “How is that possible for someone who makes their living creating recipes and cooking to not have a blender?!”
Here's how: I've happily relied upon using my food processor and my hand-held immersion blender, and felt that those two pretty much covered all of my needs— simply adore those!
I must admit, though, that I have had moments where I did consider purchasing a blender, especially in those warmer months when a cold and creamy smoothie or frosty blended margarita would beckon to myself and my husband; but I just put it off, imagining that I'd eventually take the plunge and get one... some day...
So when the folks at Wolf Gourmet recently contacted me and asked if I'd try out their blender and share an honest review of my experience here on The Cozy Apron, I jumped at the chance.
Wolf is a world-renowned, top kitchen appliance brand, so I couldn't wait to try it out.
Plus, they even offered to provide a blender to give away to one of our lucky readers—how amazing is that?!
(Find out how to enter the giveaway below!)
The Bells & Whistles
For starters, I was very pleasantly surprised by how sturdy the blender is, which is a big plus for me; it's clearly designed to last, with a stable base and a large, 64 ounce un-breakable blender pitcher (BPA-free), ideal for adding in larger quantities of soup, or for making smoothies/drinks for multiple people. I appreciate this because I don't have to blend in batches!
And something that is a “must” for me when it comes to a blender is that it will blend ice completely, without leaving chunks or unprocessed pieces (not good eats). This blender did a beautiful job when I put it to the test making this Pumpkin Pie Smoothie. Its impressive 2.4 peak horsepower motor (!) and blades processed all of my smoothie ingredients into a silky-smooth finish at lightning speed, making for an incredibly creamy and delicious smoothie.
The blender also features an easy-to-read LCD display, along with four programmed settings: “smoothie”, “puree”, “soup”, and “ice crush”. These convenient, one-touch settings make all sorts of delicious recipes such as soup, sauces, dressings, or those icy blended drinks a total snap to prepare—the possibilities are endless!
Of course, quality is of utmost importance, so when I'm considering adding an appliance or gadget to my kitchen, I'm not looking for something that will only end up taking up space on my counter, and that I won't ever end up using. With this blender, the quality and craftsmanship is clearly top notch, and I can imagine enjoying this amazing kitchen tool for many years to come. The blender's sleek, stainless steel finish is both stylish and makes it easy to wipe clean. And the pretty red variable speed dial—this is my favorite little touch, because I love a splash of color!
Having my own Wolf Gourmet blender has definitely made a “blender believer” out of me, and has totally got me excited about coming up with many other recipes that will benefit from a good “blend”!
Tips & Tidbits
- Add flax seeds for extra omegas: We like to add in 1 tablespoon of flax seeds when we're looking to sneak in some additional omega fats, but take note that it will impart a slightly more “nutty” flavor to the smoothie. (Still delicious, though!)
- Organic pumpkin puree is best: If you can find good quality, organic pumpkin puree, that is best; just make sure you don't use pumpkin pie filling—this is not the same, and has lots of sugar!
- Honey in place of maple: Maple is one of the best unrefined sweeteners out there; but honey is also very good for you, and can be used as a substitute. It will offer a slightly different flavor, however, where maple has more of a “brown sugar” essence to it, which is great for this smoothie.
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Recipe
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
by Ingrid Beer
Print RecipeYield: 2 Servings (8 oz each)
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes
Ingredients:
• 1 cup (slightly heaping) ice (I use bagged ice)
• 1 cup low-fat, Greek vanilla yogurt
• ½ cup organic pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• ¼ teaspoon (scant) cinnamon
• 5 organic graham cracker squares (can use gluten-free, as well), divided use
Preparation:
-Place the ice, yogurt, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon and four of the graham cracker squares into your blender, and blend on high (or the “smoothie” setting on the Wolf Gourmet blender) until completely smooth; pour into glasses.
-Crush the 1 remaining graham cracker square, and sprinkle it over top of the smoothies as a “pie crust” garnish, and sprinkle a touch more cinnamon, if desired, over top, as well.
(*In exchange for my honest review of their product, Wolf Gourmet provided me with my own blender, plus the opportunity to offer a second one as a gift to one of our readers. All views and opinions expressed are solely my own. You can shop for this blender at Williams-Sonoma, where you can find out more details about the product, as well.)
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CONGRATULATIONS!!
Rebecca Fornell is now the proud owner of a brand new Wolf Gourmet Blender!
Sincere thanks to all those who participated!
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Butternut squash soup!
I would use the blender for healthy smoothies and for sure your pumpkin smoothie and butternut squash recipe!! Thanks for the opportunity to enter this cozyapron contest!
I would use the blender for a myriad of uses but I love frozen drinks and smoothies and also soups. I’d love to win!
Fresh fruit smoothie
I'd use the Wolf blender first for chimmichurri and Pesto's. I've needed a blender for so very long! Lots of recipes saved up, ready to rock!
Too many things to name but I'd probably start with a smoothie for my son after school
I would make green smoothies! I suffer from liver disease & a smooth, non-clumpy smoothie would be amazing! Kale, arugula, lettuce, apples, banana, strawberries, & pineapple! YUM!!!
Milkshakes
WooHoo, a WOLF BLENDER !!! I normally do not enter giveaways but this product is super special and I DO NOT HAVE A BLENDER. i love pumpkin so will definitely make your smoothie. I've got 5 little grand children and a BLENDER WOULD BE A SUPER WONDERFUL GIFT TO ME, so I can make things for them.. You are awesome !! Thank you so much for the opportunity. Marsha Scott in Houston
I would love love to whip up a delicious banana cream pie in my new Wolf blender.
I want to make that Pumpkin Pie Smoothie! I lost everything after my divorce ten years ago, and still recovering from that, finding my way alone, albeit happily! A coworker volunteers at the swap shop at her town's transfer station (dump!). She has gotten kitchen supplies for me that I've requested in the past, and I was thinking of asking her if she could keep an eye out for a blender. Hmm . . . maybe I'll hold off on that. 🙂
I would make smoothies and soups and lots of good things
My husband would Make frozen fruit smoothies for the kids. I would use it to make garam Masala paste for butter chicken curry.
Hands down, if I win the Wolf blender, I would make this pumpkin pie smoothie! I love pumpkin pie but not all the calories. This smoothie looks delicious.
My daughter, son and myself make smoothies almost every day with fruit, yogurt and all sorts of healthy items :))
I love to cook and would create many yummy edibles. I just purchased the Wolf toaster oven. OMG IT IT SUCH AN INCREDIBLE APPLIANCE. I have used it every day since it arrived. The recipes would be from your website and my own creations. Love what you post. Never a bad recipe or suggestion. Oh the pestos, the tomato salsa, my various smoothies, and whatever my next meal preparation consists of.
I would make a chocolate, peanut butter and banana smoothie.
EGG NOG! HOMEMADE EGG NOG....IT’S THE HOLIDAYS....HAPPY THANKSGIVING
I would love to try making homemade Nutella with the Wolf blender. A nice strong blender for blending hazelnuts would be wonderful!
One of my favorite drizzles is Chimichurri Sauce ... this will be my first test of the new blender....followed by holiday blended beverages...the perfect finish to parties for young and old alike (with slight modifications!)
I would make green smoothies to keep my family going strong everyday.
My college age daughters both work at a smoothie shop and every time they come home they tell me I really need to get a "Real" blender so they can make their own smoothie creations at home. I would love to have this beautiful blender on my counter when they come home for the holidays so they can make this pumpkin pie smoothie for our family.
I would make split pea soup.
I would be making soups, salad dressings and mostly smoothies.
My goodness, I would make that pumpkin pie smoothie first thing!! I'm like you and have been using a food processor for everything, a blender would be so nice.
That is an awesome looking blender. I don't have a blender and i have been thinking about researching them online before i choose. It looks like this Wolf blender might be my gold standard. I make a lot of soups, and experiment with tea, ice, and fruit in the hot times mainly to keep me out of the ice cream shops and other dens of sweet iniquity. The last time i made hummus the device wasn't able to make the hummus smooth and creamy so my hummus was tasty yet grainy. mmmm texture
I would have a BIG Party and make the most WICKED Margaritas EVER. Then I would knock their socks off with a WILD Salsa. But wait there's more. Next up would be a decadent DARK Chocolate and Chile shake. Yum. I know right????
I would make lots of roasted vegetable soups and smoothies for my family. Salad dressings, pestos, sauces...it's never ending! I would go as far as my creativity would take me...
Morning breakfast smoothies!
I love to make real whole foods and avoid the processed stuff and make my own. I only have an immersion blender which I have no complains about but I think sometimes I may stress it too much buy trying to do what a blender does. Of course I want to try the pumpkin pie smoothie because it is healthy and sounds delicious. I would also make salad dressings, gazpacho, salsa, coffee drinks and maybe a couple of cocktails. And don't forget the ice cream delights!
Roasted tomato and garlic soup... day 1!
Morning smoothies and creamy soups
A Wolf Blender to make Pumpkin Pie Smoothie would be fabulous! I'm a great-grandmother that loves to cook special treats for my family. Having the Wolf Blender would be such an awesome help in making special foods impossible to do without a blender. Thanks so much for the opportunity to enter this contest - so special!
Soups, smoothies and sauces are only the start of recipes I would make with this amazing blender.
Smoothies and soups would see the start. I had a broccoli soup yesterday that a friend made in a blender. It was delicious! Thanks Ingrid - love your posts
I want to make your Pumpkin Pie Smoothie! The list is endless! I love all of your recipes that I have so far tried. Hope I win as I no longer have a blender.
I’d use it for smoothies as mine can’t currently handle ice well. I also make a lot of applesauce that I use my blender for (seems safer to blend hot items in a blender than my food processor)
Chocolate raspberry smoothie!!
Due to a horrendous mixup years ago, my original Vitamix blender (you know the old metal ones that cost dearly 40 years back) was sold in an estate sale. ThatVitamix was one of the last things gifted to me before my parents passed just after I graduated from Cooking School.
Since then, I haven't made my family’s secret German Cheesecake recipe. And I’m the only one who actually still has it. At 61, I’d love to make it again, and this opportunity might just allow for that.
Cream soups!
What I call my Everything but the Kitchen Sink Smoothie! It is definitely a meal (or 2) in a glass! It is full of nuts, yogurt, greens, fruit, etc. I am in need of a replacement blender, because the one I have now smells like it is burning after I use it. This is perfect timing for a chance to receive a new one!
I would love to make a caramel apple pie smoothie! There's got to be a way of making a healthier version.
I would make a good old chocolate malt!
Smoothies! Any kind, I love so many.
I love mushroom soup and I make a mushroom veloute that this blender would be perfect for!
I would love a blender like this one to make creamed soups, milkshakes and my daily protein shakes! I currently have a cheapo basic blender that I just dropped and cracked the glass so winning this giveaway would be so on time!
I would make sweet potato soup, thanks
I love smoothies and yummy cocktails. Honestly anything since I don’t have a blender now and spend way to much money on that stuff.
I’d make soup such as Red Pepper creme, or a pumpkin peach smoothie, I’d try grinding flours, let’s see what this machine can do.
EVERYTHING. I WOULD MAKE EVERYTHING WITH A WOLF BLENDER!!! I COULD EXIST ON A STRICTLY FOOD THRU STRAW DIET!!!????
I thought this pumpkin smoothie recipe would have pumpkin purée in it! Amaze!
I would make all the smoothies! Yum!!
Pumpkin pies, of course!!!
I would make nut butters, soups, salad dressings, smoothies, the list is endless! That blender looks so great on the counter top.
I would make spinach apple and celery juice. It is so good! Also all kinds of creamy soups and probably some nice and thick milk shakes!
I'd be making my kids' favorite soups: Kabocha squash soup and cauliflower soup with the blender!
I would make peanut sauce! It would come out nice and smooth with this awesome blender.
I would make fruit smoothies with coconut milk that taste like ice cream. Also green smoothies. Currently, my blender is straining to blend the frozen fruit as it is not meant for that kind of workload. I am sure with that quality of blender I would use it for much more than those two things.
I would make smoothies and all sorts of delicious fall/winter soups! So many possibilities!!
i'd make green smoothies and blender pancake batter!
Blender muffins.. smoothies.. and Cocktails!
Smoothies, my blender makes chunkies!
I'd make a delicious adult milk shake.
I would use the wolf blender to make my Homemade salsa, and lots of smoothies !
I would love this! I only have an immersion blender at this time. I have been dying to get a regular blender. This would be amazing.
I would make the best red Chile sauce for enchiladas, stews,tamales , etc etc
I would love to have this blender to make frozen drinks and for salsas!
You had me salivating with the mention of icy margaritas! And smoothies!!! I love dressing them up with coconut and flax and dates... endless possibilities!
salsas ~bearnaise sauce ~~cream soups ~~smoke roasted tomato soup ~~waffles & pancakes ~~~salad dressings ~~~potato cakes ~~~milkshakes ~~bushwhackers ~~actually what can not make in a blender might be a more appropriate question ~ smile ~~would enjoy it very much
A SMOOTHie. Our current blender (circa 1991) makes more chunkies than smoothies.
Smoothies....Dutch baby pancakes!!....soups blended all smooth and velvety....YUM!
I'd make soups and smoothies and just be real excited to have a blender. I, like you, was making so with my food processor...until it broke a few weeks ago! 🙁
It's the Holiday Season and I'm hosting parties, so this would blend up the PERFECT mixed drinks as well as create some amazing white chocolate smoothies for my kids on Christmas morning. Happy Holidays!
I would make tomato basil soup
November 27th just happens to be my birthday; but, I have to work that day. This blender would truly make my day. I'd try making cheese cake with it.
I love making soup, pesto, hummus and so many other different things. I would LOVE this Wolf Blender!
I love soup so that would be first on my list.
Fresh tomato sauce, green juice, soups...endless possibilities!
I would use this blender to create healthier meals, snacks, and smoothies for my family. We are currently working on eating more fresh fruits and vegetables and this blender would be a great addition to help us achieve this goal.
Soups...smoothies... jams... pesto ... on and on!!!!
Oh there are so many things I would make in this awesome blender! I will make my pineapple salsa-add a can of crushed pineapples, a fresh jalapeno (seeded), a pinch of chipotle powder, a few pieces of cilantro, some cumin, diced onion and tomatoes, and juice from one lime, pinch of salt and pepper. Blend all together for 30 seconds and YUM-can use it on turkey burgers, with chips, or even some pork chops (if you eat pork). Thank you!
Ohhhhh the opportunities are endless with a good blender! Soups (I'm in a cold weather frame of mind), a nice filling shake to suck down on my ride to work every morning, did someone say MARGARITAS?!?!?!?!?! Oh yeaaaaaaa, come to mama Wolf Blender!!!
I also rely on my food processor and immersion blender instead of a blender. This blender would be fantastic for pureeing the 40+ pounds of tomatoes that I prepare and can at the end of the summer. Then perhaps some frozen mojitos afterwards for a job well done.
A chocolate malt! Yum! (And maybe spike it with a little chocolate liquor)
PUMPKIN PIE SMOOTHIE IS A "BINGO"
I am a diy kitchen person and I would love to have a blender that is powerful enough to chew up dehydrated celery so that I could make my own celery powder! Along with all the normal things of course!!
I would love to make butternut squash soup for my family.
Smoothies for my boys - they love them for breakfast!
Very first thing would be the pumpkin pie smoothie. I love soups of all kinds. I have a bad back and can only stand for a few minutes. Have not been able to cook for myself for quite a while. I could sit on a stool and use the wonderful Wolfe blender to make healthy nutritious meals.
Soups and smoothies mostly but the uses would be endless. A good blender is hard to come by and can be a real life changer with a daughter who has a hard time keeping solid food down.
I would create whole fruit smoothies and pureed soups.
Fresh fruits to make fruit leathers!
My favorite is cream of portobello soup, especially during colder weather.
I would make my morning Fab4 smoothie! I drink a smoothie every morning for breakfast and find that my current blender struggles to smooth out the ice, as you've said in your recipe. Thanks for this opportunity!
A yummy smoothie
This product could whip up just about anything you could imagine by the description. I would make a healthy version of eggnog with my whey protein french vanilla powder. Yum!
I would make the smoothie recipe you just posted.
Grandkids.....My grand daughter has discovered cooking. Her and I would love to use this blender to create new and exciting food for her grandmother and younger brother
My husband is due to have abdominal surgery within the next couple months and will have to be on a liquid diet for a number of weeks. He will be subsisting mainly on blended foods....so..... I need a blender!
I've never seen this blender before. I know Wolf stoves/appliances is what I would have in my home, if only ... But this blender is the cadillac of all blenders so I would love to have it. This pumpkin pie smoothie is right up my alley so I'm going to make this one. Which I know my whole family would enjoy.
I love smoothies, so I would use the Wolf Gourmet Blender to make smoothies. I also have a 4 month old baby, so I would love to make homemade baby food!
I would make healthy smoothies and frozen cocktails!
I love malts and too many places only serve shakes. Would love to be able to make malts regularly and also experiment with different flavors than the usual ones.
Love exerimenting with nut butters...with mixed nuts and dried fruits, spices and other flavour combos.
Green smoothies and yummy fall soups 🙂
I have twin grand daughters that will be 14 in December, one is very artistic and the other one we call our chef in training. This young lady makes desserts from scratch, something she learned from her Mom, my daughter. If I were lucky enough to win the Wolf Gourmet Blender I would give it to her so she could create more delicious desserts and, hopefully, in the future, follow her dreams.
It's officially soup season, so lots of soup!
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup!
I'd make this smoothie and a bunch of other varieties of smoothies for my morning breakfast!
I would like to make a pumpkin, apple, and bacon soup in the blender! Yum!
The first thing I would make is a perfect Hollandaise sauce and serve it over a Salmon Mousse which I would also make in the WOLF blender. Plate that with with steamed asparagus tips. On the same menu we might start with carrot ginger soup also made in the WOLF. Why not finish a raspberry coulis
for dessert in the WOLF as well.
I would love to be able to give my daughter a blender for her morning protein shakes when she gets her own home. She just started her new job as a physical therapist. So proud.
This blender looks really nice and I love your pumpkin smoothie. I think I would make a cinnamon banana and vanilla oat smoothie! I hope you have a wonderful thanksgiving 🙂
I would make smoothies for me and my hubby! And- the pumpkin smoothie might be first!
Yummy!
Smoothies, soups, salad dressings, and pesto!
I would love to have a blender like this to make my daily green smoothies. My blender is smaller and I can only make one at a time.
Grinding whole nuts, seeds and grains for milks and butters is a weekly endeavor for us, but not the easiest in our aging food processor. An upgrade would be most welcome, and this Wolf blender is lovely!
My blender died over a year ago. So many of the recipes I try use a blender & all I have is a nutribullet? I want to try your pumpkin smoothie. Thanks!
I would attempt to finally make my own peanut butter!
I would use it for making almond milk and my morning smoothies.
I would use in place of a food processor because I don't have one.
Smoothies as well as other delectable beverages but what I reall want to make is soup.
I'd love to have a machine like this, something well constructed that I can count on! I'd start off by making my own nut butters, one of my all time favorite foods! I'd also do hummus, its on my culinary bucket list.
Soups, Smoothie and Salad dressing.
I'd love to have a hard working blender! I like to buy overripe bananas when they're marked down and make banana smoothies. Yum!
Thank you for making this offer.
By the way, I love your Oktoberfest Stew!!
I would use it for smoothies, salad dressings, chopping veges anything a food processor can do. I really love to cook and am always looking on Pinterest for recipes. I really would love a machine like this to make everything easier. Thank you for the opportunity to win one.
The first thing I would make is a creamy tomato basil soup!
I haven't had a blender in 4 years too and have always relied on my hand immersion and food processor too. I would love to make soups and smoothies for my kids and family more often. So many things I can list but it would be nice to have a blender again. A blender would also save time for this busy working mama. =)
I would love to make healthy smoothies!
I would use it to make fruit smoothies!
I’m roasting pumpkin for pie right now so I would definitely make your smoothie first with the leftovers! Sounds like a delicious way to break in a new blender 🙂
I would make a roasted cauliflower and caramelized onion soup. Thanks for the chance.
Ohhh, I’d make all sorts of smoothies with frozen fruits. And soups. And, of course, margaritas - lots and lots of yummy margaritas! Here’ss To winning????
Margaritas are on the top of the list! I love smooth soups and sauces. Almond milk and your pumpkin smoothie sound good too!!!!! SO need this blender. Thanks for the chance!
This blender would have me looking up every recipe that involves using a blender just so I can use it all the time! I most definitely would use it for smoothies and frozen margaritas!
What would I make with a new Wolf Blender...........................EVERYTHING!!
I'd make some lentil onion soup.
I love mango/soy yogurt smoothies, with some spinach thrown in.
My husband would use it to make his homemade probiotic almond milk!
Oh! The possibilities are endless but I would start with a smoothie a day! And I'd use freshly made almond milk that I can make in this blender!
I would make smoothies, beans (for enchiladas), and creamed soups!!
Smoothies and soups, and more smoothies and soups. Oh, and pesto. And hummus! And more...
The first thing I would make is a peach bellini. Feeling like a little 'me' time after a busy holiday. Then I would try carrot squash soup and some sauce recipes I have saved.
I would make spinach pesto
Healthy smoothies would be great to make in my new Wolf blender. Good luck to everyone.
I love making my own Almond and other nut milks. That requires a strong blender which I don’t own. Thanks for this contest!
Wow, that not only looks beautiful, but delicious as well. I would definitely make a spiced banana chai smoothie. My precious 80 year old Nana passed away last year and she loved that one. I miss her every second.