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Pumpkin Spice Protein Smoothie
Pumpkin Spice Protein Smoothie · ready in 6 min · 2 servings · 252 kcal per serving · very easy · 6 ingredients
A creamy fall inspired smoothie with pumpkin puree, vanilla protein, banana, almond milk, and warm cinnamon for a quick vitamin A rich breakfast.
- Prep
- 6 min
- Total
- 6 min
- Serves
- 2
- kcal
- 252
- Difficulty
- very easy
Ingredients · 2 servings
- 240 gPumpkin puree
- 60 gVanilla protein
- 2 tspCinnamon, ground
- 1Banana, peeled
- 480 mlAlmond milk, chilled
- 140 gIce (optional)
Equipment
blender, measuring cup, measuring spoon, blender, spatula, glass
Instructions
- Prepare Station
Gather pumpkin puree, vanilla protein, cinnamon, banana, almond milk, ice, a blender, measuring cup, measuring spoon, and spatula. · 2 min
What to look for: All ingredients are measured and the blender is ready.
- Load Blender
Add almond milk first, then pumpkin puree, banana, vanilla protein, cinnamon, and ice to help the blades pull everything down smoothly. · 1 min
What to look for: Liquid sits at the bottom and dry powder is partly covered.
- Blend Smooth
Blend on high until the smoothie is creamy, thick, and fully combined, stopping once to scrape the sides if protein clings to the jar. · 2 min
What to look for: The drink looks even in color with no powder streaks or banana pieces.
- Serve Cold
Pour the smoothie into 2 glasses and serve at once while cold, thick, and fragrant with cinnamon. · 1 min
What to look for: The smoothie mounds slightly in the glass and smells warmly spiced.
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 252 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 27 g |
| Carbohydrates | 30 g |
| of which sugars | 13 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| of which saturated | 1 g |
| Fibre | 7 g |
| Sodium | 337 mg |
Nutri-ScoreA
Allergens
Contains: tree nuts
May contain: milk, soybeans
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 1 days
- Freezer: yes, up to 1 months
Ingredient substitutions
Pumpkin puree
- Banana: Use only if pumpkin puree is unavailable, since the smoothie will lose much of its pumpkin character.
Vanilla protein
- Milk: Milk adds creaminess but gives much less protein than vanilla protein.
Cinnamon
- Vanilla extract: Use a small amount for warmth and aroma, though it will not taste like pumpkin spice.
Banana
- Honey: Honey adds sweetness but does not provide the same creamy body.
Almond milk
- Milk: Milk makes the smoothie richer and slightly creamier.
Ice
- Water: Use cold water if you prefer a thinner smoothie.
