Protein Pumpkin Smoothie Recipe

Protein Pumpkin Smoothie Recipe

from therealfooddietitians.com
Smoothie
5 min
1 serving

This cool and creamy smoothie is like a mix between a pumpkin spice latte and a slice of pumpkin pie. It's a well-rounded smoothie, full of protein, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and healthy fats thanks to a stellar ingredient list.

Ingredients

  • banana

    frozen

    ½ medium
  • dairy or non-dairy milk of choice
    ½ c
  • canned pumpkin puree

    not pumpkin pie filling

    ¼ c
  • vanilla or plain greek yogurt
    ¼ c
  • scoop vanilla protein powder of choice

    ~ 30 g

    1
  • almond butter or another nut butter
    1 tbsp
  • pumpkin pie spice

    plus more for garnish

    ½ tsp
  • ice
    ½ c
  • optional for serving: pumpkin seeds

    pepitas

Directions

  1. 1

    Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.

  2. 2

    Pour into a glass and garnish with pumpkin seeds and additional pumpkin pie spice if desired.

  3. 3

    Serve immediately.