Pumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie
This creamy pumpkin pie protein smoothie is just like pumpkin pie but without the guilt! Great as a post-recovery shake, breakfast or a healthy dessert!
Tis the season for #pumpkinspiceeverything! Who is with me!? Sure, fall festivals, wearing flannel, and watching football are all great, but October feels complete to me because I get to enjoy pumpkin spice! Even though I hate to admit it, I am your basic white girl, but I am not complaining because I could literally eat pumpkin every day if I wanted to -- and with this pumpkin pie protein smoothie, that is just what I have been doing!
I made this smoothie on a whim after a workout when I usually make a post-recovery smoothie. I was looking in my fridge for the usual spinach leaves but found leftover pumpkin puree instead. I thought, “Sure, pumpkin pie sounds healthy after a workout!”
That is what I did and it turned out amazing! Now, when I make this pumpkin pie protein smoothie as a post-recovery smoothie, I do not add the fun toppings. I usually add hemp seeds instead for that added protein! But, if you want to treat yourself to a fun Friyay breakfast, snack or dessert, then load the toppings on!
If pumpkin is not your thing, then check out my other protein smoothies here: morning green smoothie and PB&J protein smoothie bowl.
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This creamy pumpkin pie protein smoothie is just like pumpkin pie but without the guilt! Great as a post-recovery shake, breakfast or a healthy dessert!
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1 frozen banana (ripe)
1 cup almond milk
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 Tbsp almond butter
1 scoop protein powder
1/2 cup ice
couple dashes of pink Himalayan salt
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS
Granola, coconut whipped cream, peanut butter, dash of pumpkin pie spice, hemp seeds
DIRECTIONS
Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Taste flavors and adjust accordingly; adding honey for more sweetness, more milk for a smoother/thinner consistency.
Garnish with toppings of choice and enjoy!
NOTES
Your banana must be ripe or else this smoothie will not taste sweet. If you do not have a ripened banana, use what you have and add 3 pitted medjool dates or 1 Tbsp honey and taste as you go for desired sweetness.
Toppings: I used So Delicious Coco Whip, Nature’s Path dark chocolate macaroon granola, and Trader Joe's pumpkin pie spice seasoning
Protein powder: Garden of Life
I also add this brand of superfood green powder. Doesn’t change the smoothie flavor, just gives it a sweeter taste.