Description
A creamy and nutritious pumpkin smoothie packed with warm spices and vanilla flavor, perfect for a quick breakfast or a flavorful snack. This smoothie combines pumpkin puree, banana, Greek yogurt, and a scoop of protein powder for added energy, sweetened naturally with maple syrup and infused with pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon for a cozy taste of fall.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or your favorite milk)
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 banana
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
Sweeteners and Spices
- 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Other Ingredients
- Scoop of ice (about 1 cup)
- Optional toppings: whipped cream and cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a blender, add the almond milk, pumpkin puree, banana, plain Greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, ground cinnamon, pure vanilla extract, and a scoop of ice.
- Blend Smooth: Blend all the ingredients until the smoothie is completely smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the smoothie into a serving glass immediately. Optionally, top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon for extra flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Use ripe banana for natural sweetness and creaminess.
- Adjust the maple syrup according to your preferred sweetness.
- Vanilla protein powder adds extra protein; choose your preferred type (whey, plant-based, etc.).
- Substitute dairy-free Greek yogurt to keep it vegan-friendly if desired.
- For a thicker smoothie, add more ice or use frozen banana slices.
- To intensify pumpkin flavor, consider adding a touch more pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
