Pumpkin Pie Smoothie (Protein Shake)
Pumpkin Protein Shake – Start your day with this sweet and delicious smoothie that tastes like a decadent pumpkin pie milkshake, but is actually a lean and healthy fall treat!
Why We Love This Protein Shake Recipe
Need some pep in your morning step? A cold smoothie is the perfect grab-and-go breakfast for busy mornings… It is filling without feeling heavy, and blends up in mere minutes. If you drink a protein shake in the morning, a Pumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie is a great way to mix things up and make your breakfast shake much more interesting!
You need only a handful of simple ingredients, including canned pumpkin puree, a generous amount of pumpkin pie spice (of course), your preferred protein powder, and milk: Choose regular dairy milk, or easily make this a vegan pumpkin protein shake recipe by using a plant-based dairy-free alternative like soy milk, oat milk, or almond milk. Everything is quickly blended together into a smooth, creamy consistency that looks and tastes just like pumpkin pie filling!
This simple recipe is built to enjoy as-is or to add additional ingredients to spice things up! Consider adding almond butter, cayenne pepper, coconut, chocolate protein powder, or instant espresso powder to make a pumpkin spice latte smoothie.
Although these are fabulous in the fall, they are a perfect way to add exciting yumminess to your morning routine any time of year!
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Recipe Ingredients
- Pumpkin puree – also known as simply canned pumpkin, but not canned pumpkin pie filling
- Ice – to blend and thicken the smoothie
- Protein powder – your choice of vanilla or other flavor
- Pumpkin pie spice – a classic combo of cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, ginger, and allspice
- Milk – your choice of dairy or plant-based non-dairy milk
- Salt – a pinch to balance out the sweetness, if you like
Note: You can use any variety of protein powder and milk you like to make it a dairy-based smoothie or a vegan option. We used pea-based protein powder and almond milk in the photos.
How to Make a Healthy Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
- Set out a blender jar. Place all the ingredients in a jar.
- Fit the lid tightly on top and puree until completely smooth.
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- Pour the healthy pumpkin smoothie recipe into a large glass and serve immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
In this case, the pumpkin shake tastes great on its own! Yet consider adding nut butter like almond or cashew butter for a richer flavor and more protein.
Try adding frozen bananas for a little extra sweetness.
A dash of cayenne pepper will give the shake a nice spicy kick.
Instead of vanilla protein powder, you might try chocolate protein powder + vanilla extract.
And add instant espresso powder to make a pumpkin spice latte smoothie!
Call ’em shakes or smoothies, these are essentially the same thing… Both are blended, cold, and creamy. The term “protein shake” just specifies that you have included protein powder in the smoothie.
Technically it would just be a smoothie without protein powder. But if you make it with protein-rich milk or high-protein nuts of plain greek yogurt, well hey, you can still consider it a “protein shake!”
No, pumpkin pie smoothies are best to make and enjoy right away. Considering you can whip one up in about 3 minutes though, there really is no need to save time and prep ahead!
Looking for More Scrumptious Smoothie Recipes? Be Sure to Also Try:
- Coconut Choco Chai Smoothie
- Green Protein Smoothie
- Mango Smoothie with Green Tea
- Milk and Cereal Smoothie
- Yogurt Berry Smoothie
More Pumpkin Recipes:
- Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
- Skillet Pumpkin Blondies
- Pumpkin Chili
- Easy Pumpkin Slab Pie
- Harry Potter Pumpkin Juice
- Southwest Pumpkin Soup
- Best Libby’s Pumpkin Pie
- Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie (Protein Shake)
Ingredients
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup ice
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder any variety
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¾ – 1 cup milk any variety
- Pinch of salt optional
Instructions
- Set out a blender jar. Place all the ingredients in a jar.
- Fit the lid tightly on top and puree until completely smooth.
- Pour into a large glass and serve immediately.
Thank you for sharing this delicious smoothie!! I’m going to be making this all fall, it’s sooo good!!
this is good, a very nice use of pumpkin puree, works for me, thank you!
This is so refreshing! I am addicted to this pumpkin pie smoothie! I’m planning to add it to our Thanksgiving dinner!
LOVED this! I made it with almond milk and it was delicious. Al of my kids loved it too.