Description

This 5-Minute Creamy Protein Pumpkin Smoothie is a delicious and nutritious fall-inspired breakfast or snack. Made with pumpkin puree, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, banana, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla protein powder, this smoothie combines creamy texture and cozy flavors, offering a filling and energizing start to your day.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

1 large ripe banana, frozen (if not frozen, add a handful of ice cubes to the smoothie)
½ cup pumpkin puree
⅓ cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
1 Tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 cup milk (any kind; 2% recommended)
1 serving vanilla protein powder (optional; if skipped, add 1–2 Tablespoons maple syrup)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt (optional)
Ice, as needed to reach desired consistency

Instructions

Combine Ingredients: Add the banana, pumpkin puree, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, pumpkin pie spice, milk, vanilla protein powder, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt into your blender.
Blend Smooth: Blend all the ingredients until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency if needed.
Adjust Consistency and Sweetness: For a thinner smoothie, add more milk or water. For a thicker smoothie, add ice cubes. If a sweeter taste is preferred, add more banana or a touch of maple syrup and blend again.
Serve: Pour the smoothie into two glasses and enjoy immediately. Optionally, top with whipped cream and a cinnamon stick for garnish.

Notes

Nutritional information is based on using low-fat plain Greek yogurt and 2% milk.
The protein powder choice may affect the nutritional values.
If protein powder is omitted, maple syrup is suggested to balance the pumpkin earthiness.
The smoothie tastes like creamy pumpkin pie filling and is perfect for busy mornings.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Snack
Method: Blending
Cuisine: American

Keywords: pumpkin smoothie, protein smoothie, fall recipe, healthy smoothie, pumpkin puree, Greek yogurt, pumpkin pie spice, breakfast smoothie