Delicious healthy pumpkin smoothie recipe that tastes like a pumpkin pie milkshake, but is high protein and fiber, and refined sugar-free. Vegan and Gluten-free friendly. 

healthy pumpkin smoothie recipe

Fall has arrived, but the weather here in southern/central California seems to have missed the memo. It’s been 90 degrees at our house for the past few weeks. That means no cute boots and sweaters and definitely no pumpkin spice lattes for me. Instead, I’ve been enjoying this very fall-ish healthy pumpkin smoothie.

It makes a good breakfast on the go or post-workout treat since it’s high in protein and fiber. This smoothie tastes like a naughty pumpkin milkshake or pumpkin pie ice cream, but doesn’t have all the sugar.

pumpkin smoothie recipe
Last year I made and photographed a pumpkin pie smoothie, but never posted it. It just wasn’t as good as I knew it should be. I was making my pumpkin smoothies with Greek yogurt, and while that added lots of protein and creaminess, it also added a tart flavor I didn’t like with the pumpkin. I wanted it it taste like the pumpkin pie ice cream I love, and the yogurt was just ruining it.

I now make my pumpkin smoothies with frozen bananas, oats, and vanilla protein powder for creaminess. It’s so much better and closer to the flavor of pumpkin pie. I recommend Tera’s Whey organic vanilla protein powder or Vega Vanilla Protein Smoothie for a vegan option.

healthy pumpkin smoothie in a glass with pumpkin seeds
Yield: 1

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes

A deliciously creamy protein smoothie that tastes like pumpkin pie.

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin puree (the canned kind is fine)
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup frozen banana slices
  • 1 heaping tablespoon oats (GF if needed)
  • 1 serving vanilla protein powder
  • 1/2 cup ice
  • 1/2 tablespoon pumpkin seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Add more milk to thin and/or more ice to thicken. Enjoy right away with a little sprinkle of extra pumpkin pie spice and pumpkin seeds if desired.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1 smoothie
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 270Total Fat: 5gCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20g