Description
A creamy, nourishing pumpkin smoothie packed with protein, fiber, and warm spices is the perfect energizing fall drink.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or almond/oat milk)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 tablespoon almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey (optional, to taste)
- Ice cubes as needed
Instructions
- 1. Add pumpkin puree, banana, Greek yogurt, milk, protein powder, almond butter, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon to a blender.
- 2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- 3. Taste and add maple syrup or honey if desired for sweetness.
- 4. Add ice cubes for a thicker, colder smoothie and blend again.
- 5. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra nutrition, add a handful of spinach or flaxseed before blending.
- This smoothie works great as a post-workout recovery drink.
- Top with granola, pumpkin seeds, or a sprinkle of cinnamon for a smoothie bowl version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage, Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: pumpkin smoothie, protein smoothie, healthy pumpkin drink, fall smoothie