Protein Pumpkin Smoothie
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A Pumpkin Protein Smoothie that is packed with 30g+ of protein! Easily made vegan, this pumpkin protein shake is delicious and can be made in 5 minutes!
If you want to enjoy fall flavors but you’re also trying to eat healthy, this pumpkin protein shake recipe is a must try!
Made with only 5 simple ingredients, this smoothie has over 30 grams of protein. It’s gluten free, easily made vegan, and it only takes a few minutes to make for a post-workout snack or mid day treat.
You can also skip the protein powder and just make a plain pumpkin smoothie!
liz’s pro tip for pumpkin protein muffins
- Make sure to choose a good quality protein powder. This is our favorite protein powder because it’s made with only 3 simple ingredients. (It also tastes amazing!)
Ingredients
You’ll also need a good blender. We love this blender, but if you’re looking for a cheaper option this is a great low cost blender.
Substitutions
Pumpkin Purée: I’ve only made this recipe with canned pumpkin puree, but I bet you could also use applesauce to make an apple smoothie. Make sure you’re not using pumpkin pie filling, they’re different!
Pumpkin Pie Spice: If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice you can use: 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger, a dash of nutmeg, and ground cloves
Nonfat Greek Yogurt: You can use plain greek yogurt or plain yogurt. Vanilla yogurt would also work in this recipe.
Protein Powder: Any protein powder will work in this recipe. I like to use vanilla protein powder (this is our favorite protein powder) but you could use chocolate too!
Milk: I think whole milk is best in this recipe, but you can use any non-dairy milk you like or skim milk. Soy milk, coconut milk, oat milk, or unsweetened almond milk are good alternatives.
Vegan: To make this pumpkin smoothie vegan use dairy free yogurt and vegan vanilla protein powder.
To Make it Lower Carb: This is a pretty low carb smoothie, the only carbs come from the milk and pumpkin. Opt for a low carb protein powder.
How to Make a pumpkin protein smoothie
- In a blender, add all ingredients.
- Blend until smooth and enjoy!
Storage
Storing: This pumpkin spice protein shake will last in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; however, we don’t recommend storing this smoothie for long. It’s best to enjoy it right after blending.
If you store this in the fridge, it will likely separate, so it’s best to re-blend it before enjoying if you have to.
Other healthy smoothie recipes:
Looking for other high protein smoothies? Check out this list of Healthy Smoothie Recipes! This Electrolyte Review post also might be helpful for you!
Protein Pumpkin Smoothie
Ingredients
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup vanilla protein powder
Instructions
- In a blender, add all ingredients. Blend until smooth and enjoy!
Perfect after workout fall treat! Sweet but not too sweet. I will be making in repeat.
How long does this keep in the fridge? It sounds delicious!
All of our blog posts have a storage box on them. pasting the info for it here!
This pumpkin spice protein shake will last in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; however, we don’t recommend storing this smoothie for long. It’s best to enjoy it right after blending.
If you store this in the fridge, it will likely separate, so it’s best to re-blend it before enjoying if you have to.
Simple and delicious! Paired well with GNC’s “Cookies and Cream” protein! Thank you for posting this recipe. 😊
Oooh need to try that!! Sounds so good!
New favorite smoothie! Love the flavor.
SO good! Tastes just like pumpkin pie. Made exactly as the recipe states above, but used vanilla greek yogurt as I already had that on hand.
I will try this substituting low-fat kefir for the yogurt and milk. Otherwise it looks lovely!
Can’t wait to hear what you think!
So yummy! I added some ice cubes in the mix and a little dollop of reduced fat whipped topping on top and it was amazing!
That is a delicious idea, Robin! Thanks for sharing!!