Pumpkin juice

I recently read Harry Potter with my kids and we had so much fun making our own buttercream recipe. The next Harry Potter inspired recipe we wanted to try is Pumpkin Smoothie! This recipe is inspired by the one served at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios. You can serve this drink iced or hot, with or without whipped toppings. We hope you enjoy this magical treat for witches and wizards alike.

More recipes for kids: Shirley Temple, Roy Rogers Drink, Orange Julius, Wendy’s Frosty, Pink Lemonade.

Ingredients in Harry Potter Pumpkin Smoothie Recipe

Applesauce – Anything you can find in the juice aisle at your local grocery store will work. You can also use apple juice if you can’t locate apple juice. Pumpkin puree – Yes, the same one you use to make pumpkin pie filling. You may also have a can hiding in your pantry already. Sugar – to add a touch of sweetness. Vanilla Extract – for added depth and flavour. Pumpkin Pie Spice – A blend of spices that includes cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.

This is a jug recipe. I also used these pumpkin-shaped cups and some orange striped paper straws.

directions

In a jug, combine applesauce, pumpkin puree, vanilla, pumpkin spice and sugar.

Stir with a whisk or wooden spoon until ingredients are completely mixed.

Serve over ice or warm on the stove.

What does pumpkin juice taste like?

This drink has a strong pumpkin flavor mixed with apple juice. If I tasted it without knowing what it was, I would probably guess it was pumpkin spiced apple cider.

Tips for making

If you’re hosting a Harry Potter party, we also recommend serving butterbeer, chocolate frogs, all kinds of beans, and pumpkin pies. This recipe is perfect for birthdays, Halloween parties, or for the kids’ Thanksgiving table! We love this recipe served over ice. If you want to try a warm version, heat it on the stove until it simmers over medium heat (not until boiling) and enjoy it in a cup. If you don’t want to stir for several minutes, you can take a shortcut and use a blender to combine the ingredients. If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice on hand, you can substitute half cinnamon and half allspice. Can you make this recipe in advance? Yes, it can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours before serving.

Harry Potter books

If you’re interested in experiencing Harry Potter with your kids, we love these Harry Potter books that have pop-ups as well as the illustrated version.

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We’re going to catch the Hogwarts Express — see you next time!