5-Minute High-Protein Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Name: 5-Minute High-Protein Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
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)

by Hannah Magee, RD on Oct 1, 2019 (updated Sep 21, 2022) 0 comments »

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It’s like pumpkin pie, in smoothie form! This 5-Minute Pumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie recipe tastes like fall. It’s creamy, nutritious, and high-in protein so it will keep you full. The smoothie comes together in 5 minutes, making it a quick, easy and healthy fall breakfast.

I love fall and all that is has to offer. Healthy fall recipes, cozy sweaters, and all things pumpkin. Like pumpkin muffins, pumpkin pancakes, and even pumpkin pasta.

Since I’m a big fan of creating healthy smoothie recipes that are quick, delicious, and filling, I just had to find a way to enjoy pumpkin in smoothie form. While it may sound a little out there, once you taste this equally delicious and healthy pumpkin smoothie recipe, you’ll be hooked.

Now I may be exaggerating just a little when I say this pumpkin pie smoothie tastes just like pumpkin pie. We know that nothing could ever replace the real deal. However, this recipe has the same flavours and creamy texture as a good slice of pumpkin pie. And, it’s good for you!

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Ingredients:

Here’s what you’ll need to make this high-protein pumpkin smoothie recipe at home:

Pumpkin puree, of course. NOT pumpkin pie filling, you don’t want to mix this up!
Frozen banana, which lends sweetness and creaminess to the smoothie.
Vanilla protein powder to make our smoothie more satisfying and filling. It will also add nice vanilla flavour. To keep the recipe vegan, use a plant-based protein powder.
Pumpkin pie spice, duh!
Pure maple syrup for a little more sweetness. Feel free to omit this or use more/less to your liking.
Milk of your choice. You can use whatever you have on hand, but to make it plant-based, used a plant-based milk option.

What Makes a Healthy Pumpkin Smoothie?

First and foremost, pumpkin is a really healthy food! 1/3 cup of pumpkin puree offers 30 calories, 7% of our daily fibre intake and 44% of our daily recommended intake of vitamin A (wow!), in addition to also being a source of potassium and iron.

In addition to offering fruit and veggies (banana and pumpkin), this smoothie is a great source of protein. In order to build a healthy and balanced smoothie, it is really important to make sure we’re adding enough protein. This is because protein is the most satiating macronutrient compared to carbohydrates and fat.

Is This Pumpkin Smoothie Vegan?

Yes! So long as you use a plant-based protein powder and a plant-based milk, this smoothie is totally vegan. It’s also gluten-free (again, as long as you use a gluten-free protein powder), high in protein, and super quick and easy to make.

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Substitution Suggestions:

Feel free to use whatever vanilla protein powder you prefer, along with whatever milk (non-dairy or not) that you like.

If you are looking for a pumpkin smoothie without banana, you can always substitute the banana in this recipe for 1 cup frozen cauliflower. I promise you won’t taste it and it still offers a creamy texture when blended up.

If you prefer your smoothies less sweet, you can omit the maple syrup. If you like your smoothies more sweet, feel free to add more maple syrup to taste.

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