Description
This creamy and nutritious pumpkin protein smoothie blends the warm flavors of pumpkin spice with the energizing benefits of protein. Perfect for breakfast, post-workout recovery, or a healthy snack, it’s easy to customize for different tastes and dietary needs. With vibrant flavors, simple prep, and wholesome ingredients, this smoothie is sure to become a year-round favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (or plant-based protein powder)
- 1 cup almond milk (or coconut, oat, or cow’s milk)
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt (or plant-based yogurt for vegan option)
- 1 medium frozen banana
- 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup (or stevia/monk fruit for low-sugar option)
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional add-ins: chia seeds, flaxseeds, spinach, kale, collagen peptides, hemp protein
- Optional toppings: pumpkin pie spice, chia seeds, granola, dollop of Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Add pumpkin puree, protein powder, almond milk, Greek yogurt, frozen banana, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender.
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more maple syrup or a pinch of cinnamon if desired.
- Pour into a glass or to-go cup.
- Garnish with pumpkin pie spice, chia seeds, or Greek yogurt if desired.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and creaminess.
- Adjust maple syrup to taste, depending on sweetness of protein powder.
- Add pumpkin pie spice gradually to avoid overpowering flavor.
- For thicker smoothies, add extra frozen banana or ice cubes.
- Store in fridge for up to 24 hours or freeze in ice cube trays for up to 1 month.
- Blend frozen cubes with liquid when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Drink
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (½ recipe if 2 servings total)
- Calories: ~250
- Sugar: ~20 g
- Sodium: ~180 mg
- Fat: ~4.5 g
- Saturated Fat: ~1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~2.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~38 g
- Fiber: ~6 g
- Protein: ~20 g
- Cholesterol: ~10 mg