Description
This Healthy Pumpkin Spice Protein Smoothie is a quick and nutritious blend perfect for breakfast or a post-workout boost. It combines creamy pumpkin purée, warming pumpkin pie spices, and protein-rich Greek yogurt and vanilla whey protein, all blended with almond milk to create a deliciously smooth and seasonal treat.
Ingredients
Smoothie Base
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (Naked Whey recommended)
- 2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk (substitute: cashew, oat, or skim milk)
- 1/4 cup pumpkin purée
- 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp maple extract
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or apple pie spice)
- 3-5 ice cubes
- 1 pinch kosher salt
Optional Toppings
- Cinnamon sugar
- Your favorite smoothie topping
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the vanilla protein powder, unsweetened almond milk, pumpkin purée, plain nonfat Greek yogurt, maple extract, maple syrup, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, ice cubes, and a pinch of kosher salt into a blender.
- Blend Smoothie: Blend all the ingredients on high speed until smooth and creamy, ensuring the ice is fully crushed and the texture is uniform.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the smoothie into a glass. Optionally, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar or your favorite topping for added flavor and texture. Enjoy immediately for the best taste and freshness.
Notes
- Use unsweetened almond milk for a lower calorie option; substitute with any preferred milk.
- Adjust the amount of maple syrup to your preferred sweetness.
- For a thicker smoothie, add more Greek yogurt or ice cubes.
- You can use pumpkin pie spice or apple pie spice depending on availability.
- Ensure protein powder is vanilla flavored to complement the pumpkin spice flavors well.
- This smoothie is best consumed fresh.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
