Perfect Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

I have to start with a disclaimer.  I HATE rushing the season.  I am also a huge lover of summer and all the things it involves.  I get super sad when the first signs of fall start coming out, and a little annoyed with people who are all, "Sweater, boots, pumpkins!!!!" the first week in September.  (Sidenote: Fall begins on Tuesday, September 23rd).  All that considered, I freaking love pumpkin and specifically pumpkin pie.  It's really the only thing I like about fall, and this year after seeing a million pins of pumpkin deliciousness on Pinterest, I just couldn't help myself.  I went to town and created, in my opinion, the perfect pumpkin pie smoothie.  I've enjoyed it several times since and have not felt guilty about slighting summer one little bit.

Photo from gingerwroot.com

1 c. canned pumpkin

1 c. vanilla nonfat Greek yogurt

1/2 c. unsweetened vanilla almond milk

1 banana, frozen

1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

1 tsp. vanilla

2 Splenda packets

4-8 ice cubes

Blend together (I use my Ninja) and enjoy!