Fall flavors in a cup with this pumpkin protein shake! It’s creamy, loaded with pumpkin spice flavors, and gives you a nice boost of protein. A great post-workout snack or healthy breakfast that’s loaded with vegetables, carbohydrates, healthy fats and 30 grams of protein!

Pumpkin Protein Shake Recipe – Best Fall Flavors!

I enjoy smoothie recipes all year long, but during the chillier months, I crave different flavors. Instead of smoothies with fresh blackberries or a strawberry smoothie, I swap for more fall flavors.

My sweet potato protein smoothie has been a long favorite, but I think this easy pumpkin smoothie is about to steal the show!

With warm spices, this is the kind of smoothie to enjoy in the BER months (September-December).

Why you’ll love this healthy pumpkin smoothie

Made with healthy ingredients – Maybe when you think of pumpkin pie you don’t think of nourishment, but that is exactly what you get with this recipe! It’s the perfect way to get your pumpkin flavor fix while also giving your body what it needs.

High protein – A scoop of protein powder makes this pumpkin pie protein smoothie more filling than most!

Extra veggies – Canned pumpkin is such an easy vegetable to add into smoothies, oatmeals, bars, and so much more. You’ll love how it balances with the pumpkin spice flavor and creaminess in this quick breakfast.

Pumpkin pie flavor – Pumpkin season calls for delicious pumpkin spice flavors. Even during the fall and winter months, a smoothie can be enjoyed, especially when it’s loaded with delicious pumpkin spice flavor.

What you need for this pumpkin protein smoothie

Scroll down to view the recipe card below for the full ingredients list, nutrition facts, and step-by-step instructions.

How to make this awesome smoothie

Step 1: To a high speed blender, add the milk, pumpkin, frozen banana, protein powder, flax seed, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, and ice. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Step 2: Top with whipped cream, cinnamon, and flax seed or cacao nibs!

Watch me make a pumpkin spice protein shake

The full how to video can be watched below, or on my YouTube channel!

Have leftover pumpkin puree?

After making this pumpkin recipe, try more of these favorite pumpkin recipes that will use up some of that extra pumpkin puree!

You can also freeze leftover puree to use for future recipes.

How to store

If you have leftover pumpkin smoothie, consider adding it to a popsicle mold and freezing it into popsicles.

Doesn’t a pumpkin pie popsicle sounds amazing?!

Substitutions

Below you’ll find a list of substitutions that will work well in this creamy pumpkin smoothie recipe.

If you try something different out, please leave a comment below letting us all know how it turned out!

Non-dairy milk – Unsweetened almond milk, cashew milk, coconut milk, and oat milk are great options. If you can tolerate dairy, regular milk will work too!

Pumpkin purée – Try this recipe with mashed sweet potato or mashed butternut squash! Pumpkin pie filling isn’t recommended since it is sweetened. If you plan to use it, choose an unsweetened protein powder so that that sweetness isn’t too overpowering.

Banana – Banana adds creaminess and sweetness to this pumpkin milkshake. For a non banana option, try frozen peaches which also give a nice creamy texture. You can also omit the banana and add more ice until you get the perfect consistency. If needed for sweetness, add a little maple syrup, honey, or coconut sugar.

Vanilla protein powder – Our go to is whey protein powder, but to make this a vegan pumpkin pie smoothie, opt for a plant-based protein powder.

Flax seed – Flax seed meal, chia seeds and hemp seeds are all great options for this recipe.

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