Pumpkin Protein Shake 

Creamy, frosty, and warmly spiced Pumpkin Protein Shakes add a festive fall touch to your daily protein smoothies. Seasoned with pumpkin pie spice and sweetened with maple syrup, boosting your protein intake has never tasted so good! 

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Celebrate the season in good health with a pumpkin protein smoothie made with pure pumpkin, warm spices, frozen banana, and fall spices. Made without processed sugar (and with options to make it sugar-free) and boasting 10 grams of protein per serving, you can feel good about this post-workout or afternoon snack. 

If you’re looking for an extra protein boost, double the protein in the recipe or enjoy a double serving. I also share options for making pumpkin spice latte, chocolate pumpkin, or cinnamon-spiced protein shakes, and pumpkin spice smoothie bowls. 

For more lightened-up pumpkin spice recipes, check out my pumpkin oatmeal cookies, pumpkin zucchini muffins, pumpkin baked oatmeal and gluten-free pumpkin bread. 

Why You’ll Love Pumpkin Protein Smoothies 

• Easy-to-Make. Add the easy-to-find ingredients to the blender, whip it up, and enjoy! It’s easy enough for even the busiest of days. 
• Satisfying and filling. Whether you whip up this frosty beverage as a post-workout snack or midafternoon pick-me-up, the fiber from the pumpkin and bananas and protein from the protein powder refuels and satisfies without being too heavy.
• Festive. Who said that only coffee can have all the fun? Celebrate all that fall has to offer with this autumnal variation on your regular protein shakes. Bonus: want java and a nutritional boost? Blend in a shot of espresso – win-win! 

Ingredients

• Pumpkin Puree: Use canned or homemade pure pumpkin puree. Do not choose canned pumpkin pie mix, which contains added sugars and flavors. For an extra frosty finish and pumpkin that lasts throughout the season, freeze the pumpkin in ice cube trays and add frozen cubes to your smoothie.
• Milk: Choose the milk of your choice. Dairy or plant milk are both great options. If using plant milk, such as almond, cashew, or oat, opt for unsweetened milk to control the shake’s sweetness. 
• Protein Powder: Unsweetened protein powder, such as whey, collagen, or vanilla protein powder, is best for this recipe. Though vanilla powder is usually sweetened, you will still want to add maple syrup, as it enhances the shake's classic pumpkin spice flavor.
• Maple Syrup: Pure maple syrup adds sweet, caramel flavors that accentuate the pumpkin pie spice, while keeping the drink processed sugar-free. For a sugar-free drink, use sugar-free maple pancake syrup. 
• Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend: Made with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice, this quintessentially fall spice blend gives the drink its classic pumpkin pie flavor. Use store-bought or make your own, and always use spices within their expiration date for the best flavor. 
• Frozen Bananas: Adds natural sweetness and an enhanced creaminess, superior to that of fresh bananas. For quick freezing, cut up the banana into 1-inch chunks before freezing. For extra sweetness, freeze overripe, browning bananas. Don't have bananas frozen in advance? Use fresh bananas and add a few extra ice cubes to create the frosty texture.

How to Make A Pumpkin Protein Shake

Step 1: Add all of the ingredients to the blender in the order listed. 

Step 2: Blend on high until smooth and creamy. Enjoy immediately!

Recipe Pro-Tips

• Add ingredients to the blender in the order listed. For smooth blending and the creamiest pumpkin spice protein shake texture, add the ingredients in the order listed. Liquids should be added first, followed by dry ingredients, solids, and ice. 
• Make it a protein powerhouse. For 20 grams of protein per serving, either double the serving size or add an extra scoop of protein. 
• Enjoy it fresh. Due to the protein powder, this shake doesn’t store well so it is best enjoyed fresh. The recipe makes two servings, so if you intend to consume only one, halve the recipe. 

Recipe Variations

• Pumpkin Chocolate Protein Shake: For a chocolate pumpkin bread experience without having to turn on the oven, add 1 ½ tablespoons of natural or dark cocoa powder along with the protein powder. 
• Pumpkin Spice Latte: For a pumpkin pick-me-up reminscent of your favorite PSL, blend in a shot or two of fresh espresso. 
• Cinnamon Sensation: Satsify cinnamon lovers by adding a teaspoon of ground cinnamon to add extra sweet and warm spiciness to the drink.
• Pumpkin Protein Smoothie Bowl: For a scoopable pumpkin smoothie bowl, perfect topped with granola, sliced bananas, and pumpkin seeds, reduce the milk to ½ cup and blend in a full frozen banana. 
• Sugar-Free: For a protein shake sans the processed sugar, substitute sugar-free maple pancake syrup. 

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Tools Needed to Make This Recipe

• Can Opener 
• Measuring Cups & Spoons 
• Blender 

More High-Protein Drink & Snack Recipes

• Pumpkin Protein Balls
• Pumpkin Protein Pancakes
• Matcha Protein Shake
• Vegan Protein Shake 
• High-Protein Coffee Latte
• Cottage Cheese Smoothie

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