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This Pumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie is a pumpkin pie-flavored protein shake that’s rich, creamy, and delicious! Easy to make, packed with flavor, and can be enjoyed as a breakfast, mid-day snack, or dessert. Time to have your favorite dessert for breakfast!
Have you tried my Mocha Protein smoothie? It’s so good.
The fall season calls for all the warm, fuzzy, fall spices recipes. Our favorite part of fall is pumpkin season. I love making and trying out all sorts of pumpkin recipes. If you happen to have some pumpkin puree and you are not sure what to do with it, try this Pumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie and you won’t regret it! Who isn’t in the mood for pumpkin recipes all year round, let alone during the fall? This pumpkin pie smoothie recipe is made with added protein, creamy, and full of flavor.
Also, if you love smoothies, why not also try my Pineapple Kale Smoothie or my Strawberry and Cream Smoothie Recipe?
Why I love this recipe
- Packed with your favorite fall flavors! Creamy pumpkin puree and warming pumpkin spice come together to make one delicious fall shake!
- Packed with protein. Get a protein fix with a scoop of vanilla whey protein – perfect with the pumpkin flavors. Also, use your favorite brand of protein, it can also be plant-based for a vegan-friendly option!
- Easy. You can whip this up in 5 mins max, with only a handful of ingredients needed.
Ingredients you will need
- Canned Pumpkin Puree: you may use canned pumpkin puree.
- Banana: use ripe banana.
- Vanilla Greek Yogurt: or any yogurt of choice. For a vegan option, use dairy-free yogurt.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice
- Whey Protein: Vanilla works great. for a vegan option, use plant-based protein powder.
- Almond Milk: or any other milk of choice
- Garnish: Lightly whipped cream and pumpkin pie spice (optional)
How to make this pumpkin smoothie
- First, blend. In a blender, mix the smoothie ingredients.
- Serve. Next, pour into a glass and top with garnish.
- Finally, pour in a cup top with some whip cream or yogurt, and Enjoy!
Recipe notes and tips
- Ideally, opt for a good quality protein powder that is minimally processed, and doesn’t have a lot of added sugar.
- Use unsweetened almond milk, it’s low in calories and high in vitamins and minerals, it also gives a good consistency.
- If you find your smoothie to be too sweet, add a splash of lemon juice.
- Natural sweeteners like honey and pure maple syrup are great for upping the sweetness.
- The riper the banana, the sweeter the smoothie!
Frequently Asked Questions
Whey is a protein that is isolated from whey, which is found in milk, and separates from milk when the cheese is made. Whey protein comes in different flavors and is added to smoothies as a tasty nutritional boost. Also, this Pumpkin Smoothie uses vanilla whey, which works great with all the fall flavors in the smoothie!
Make this Pumpkin Spice Protein Smoothie the night before and stored it in the fridge for the next day. Ideally, add a bit of frozen fruit to the mixture and reblend before drinking for it to taste its best.
Also, as this uses whey protein powder, store your smoothie in a glass container, because the plastic is absorbent and could take on a strange smell if left sitting containing the mix.
My absolute favourite thing to add to my pumpkin dishes or smoothies is a dash of cinnamon. It adds so much warmth to it and enhances the flavor of pumpkin. Other ingredients that work well with pumpkin are vanilla, nutmeg, and allspice. Other ingredients that go well with pumpkin are chocolate, maple syrup, honey, and brown sugar
Pumpkin recipes you may also like
- Paleo Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bar Recipe
- Healthy Pumpkin Muffins
- Easy Roasted Pumpkin Soup Recipe
- Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Donuts
- Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
- Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding
- Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Pie Baked Oatmeal
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Pumpkin Pie Protein Shake
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Canned pumpkin puree
- 1 Medium banana, sliced and frozen
- 1 Cup Vanilla Greek yogurt
- ¼ Teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 Scoop Whey Protein, vanilla
- ¼ Cup Almond milk
- optional garnish: light whipped cream and pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Place the pumpkin puree, banana, Greek yogurt, pumpkin pie spice, protein powder and almond milk in a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour into a glass and serve, topped with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spice if desired.
Notes
- Ideally, opt for a good quality protein powder that is minimally processed, and doesn’t have a lot of added sugar.
- Use unsweetened almond milk, it’s low in calories and high in vitamins and minerals, and it also gives a good consistency.
- If you find your smoothie to be too sweet, add a splash of lemon juice.
- Natural sweeteners like honey and pure maple syrup are great for upping the sweetness.
- The riper the banana, the sweeter the smoothie!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
