This pumpkin pie protein smoothie has the perfect creamy texture and features our favorite fall flavors like pumpkin, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spices.

I love starting my day with a healthy protein smoothie for an instant dose of energy and nutrients, but lately my repertoire has been feeling a little stale.

 Imagine my delight when the inspiration struck to create a protein smoothie recipe that combines the health benefits of a protein shake with the flavors of everyone’s favorite fall dessert, pumpkin pie. I wanted to come up with a pumpkin protein smoothie that tastes just like a slice of pie.

Why you will love this pumpkin protein smoothie: 

• Creamy Texture: This is an undoubtedly creamy  proteinsmoothie with an extra thick and satisfying consistency thanks to frozen banana.
• Flavor:  This pumpkin pie protein smoothie tastes like your classic Thanksgiving pumpkin pie dropped into a blender. You have pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, with lots of cinnamon,  plus a hint of vanilla.
• Ease: Smoothies are so simple because it’s usually just a matter of placing ingredients into a blender and blending until smooth.
• Health: The thing I love most about this Pumpkin Spice Protein Smoothie is that it contains 50 fewer calories than a tall pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks while packing in far more health benefits thanks to omega-3 rich flaxseeds and protein powder. 

This delicious beverage is not only high in protein, but also a good source of potassium, fiber and omega 3’s. And those warming spices are not just there to enhance flavor- cinnamon, nutmeg and fresh ginger are known to boost immunity, aid in digestion, prevent inflammation and reduce fatigue and stress. So drink up!

Tips: 

• To get your pumpkin pie protein shake to the perfect smooth texture, you need something high-powered
•  Instead of prepared pumpkin pie spice, I just added some cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and vanilla.
• The ground flax seeds not only add a healthy dose of omega-3 but also help thicken the smoothie. You could add ground chia seeds for the same effect. 

More healthy smoothie recipes

• Pink Dragon Fruit Smoothie with Vanilla Swirl
• Blueberry Crisp Smoothie
• Lemon Cream Pie Smoothie
• Birthday Cake Protein Shake

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Pumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie

This healthy pumpkin pie protein smoothie has the perfect creamy texture and features our favorite fall flavors like pumpkin, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spices.

Course Dessert, Drink, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword pumpkin pie smoothie, pumpkin protein smoothie

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 1

Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sliced frozen banana
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp grated nutmeg
• 1/2 tbsp fresh grated ginger
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp ground flaxseed

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a blender and puree until smooth.
2. Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream and additional ground cinnamon (optional).

Recipe Notes

• To get your pumpkin pie protein smoothie to the perfect smooth texture, you need something high-powered
•  Instead of prepared pumpkin pie spice, I just added some cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and vanilla.
• The ground flax seeds not only add a healthy dose of omega-3 but also help thicken the smoothie. You could add ground chia seeds for the same effect.