High Protein Pumpkin Smoothie Recipe
Creamy, cozy and packed with pumpkin spice flavor, this easy Pumpkin Smoothie is high in protein, lightly sweet and made without banana. It's an easy 5-minute breakfast or snack.
Servings: 1
Cost: $5
Equipment
- 1 blender
- 1 measuring cup
- 1 measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 –2 teaspoons pure maple syrup optional
- 1 cup ice
- Pinch kosher salt
Instructions
- Add the pumpkin puree, Greek yogurt, almond milk, protein powder, almond butter, chia seeds, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, maple syrup, ice and salt to a blender.
- Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy, about 30–60 seconds.
- If the smoothie is too thick, add another splash of milk and blend again. For a thicker smoothie, add a few more ice cubes.
- Taste and add more pumpkin pie spice or maple syrup, if desired. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use 100% pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
- Maple syrup is optional. Taste first because vanilla protein powders vary in sweetness.
- For an extra-thick smoothie, freeze pumpkin puree in an ice cube tray and use the frozen pumpkin in place of some of the ice.
- For a dairy-free smoothie, use plant-based yogurt, non-dairy milk and a dairy-free protein powder.
- This smoothie is best served immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 315mg | Potassium: 766mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 19080IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 649mg | Iron: 3mg