REVIEW - Pumpkin D-Lite: Yummy or Bummy?

This week, my sister and I tried the new Pumpkin D-Lite smoothie from Smoothie King. The smoothie, along with many other pumpkin spice options, was released October 1st. My sister and I decided to share one so we could both judge it, just in case we didn’t enjoy it.
From the outset, the smell was a faint pumpkin-spice scent, but it wasn’t very strong. The texture was creamy, and it felt smoother than I expected. As I sipped, I noticed the pumpkin flavor was mild and was a hint sweet. The sweetness was decent — not overpowering, but enough that it was like a dessert smoothie more than a nutritious one.
My sister agreed with me that it lacked punch. She said she was looking forward to a bold pumpkin pie-type flavor with strong spices, but this one didn’t deliver on that. She felt like the spice blend was too faint, and the pumpkin itself didn’t come through with much flavor. While the smoothie was smooth and drinkable, both of us kept waiting for a stronger “fall” taste that never really showed up.
On the nutritional side, for a 20 oz serving, the Pumpkin D-Lite runs around 340 calories. That’s not terrible for a treat, but not exactly light either when you compare to some of Smoothie King’s Slim or protein blends. My sister also pointed out that when she drank it after a meal, it didn’t “wow” her enough to feel like a satisfying dessert replacement. If you like mild, creamy seasonal drinks and aren’t chasing intense spice, you might enjoy it more than I did. But as for me, I’ll pass next time and maybe try one of their higher-protein or more flavor-forward pumpkin options.
All in all, the Pumpkin D-Lite was an okay seasonal option. It had a smooth texture, a decent level of sweetness, and the comfort of pumpkin spice vibes. But it lacked boldness, and it didn’t live up to the promise of a full pumpkin flavor experience. Between the two of us, we both agreed: we probably wouldn’t buy it again. It was good enough to finish but not memorable enough to become a repeat pick.