Description
This 5-Minute High-Protein Pumpkin Pie Smoothie is a deliciously creamy and nutritious fall-inspired drink that tastes like pumpkin pie in smoothie form. Made with pumpkin puree, frozen bananas, vanilla protein powder, and warming pumpkin pie spice, this smoothie is high in protein, vegan-friendly, gluten-free, and perfect for a quick, satisfying breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 medium frozen bananas
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 2 scoops plant-based vanilla protein powder
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tsp pure maple syrup
- 2–3 cups milk of choice (use a non-dairy milk if vegan)
Instructions
- Add Ingredients: Add all ingredients—frozen bananas, pumpkin puree, plant-based vanilla protein powder, pumpkin pie spice, maple syrup, and milk—into your blender.
- Blend Smooth: Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and creamy. Add more milk if needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Serve and Enjoy: Pour the smoothie into glasses. Optionally, top with a sprinkle of granola or pumpkin seeds for added texture, then enjoy your nutritious pumpkin pie smoothie!
Notes
- Use pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, to avoid added sugars and spices.
- To keep it vegan, use plant-based protein powder and non-dairy milk.
- You can substitute the frozen banana with 1 cup frozen cauliflower for a lower-sugar alternative without sacrificing creaminess.
- Adjust the maple syrup amount to control sweetness as per your preference.
- This smoothie is gluten-free if using a gluten-free protein powder.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pumpkin pie smoothie, high protein smoothie, vegan pumpkin smoothie, fall smoothie, pumpkin puree smoothie, healthy pumpkin smoothie
