Pumpkin Protein Smoothie

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Pumpkin spiced and everything nice! This vegan pumpkin protein shake is so good, and good for you! It tastes like a pumpkin milkshake yet is loaded with healthy fats and plant-based protein. This recipe is so easy and perfect for fall (or any time of year) . Enjoy this pumpkin-spiced protein smoothie as a healthy vegan breakfast or snack and you will be full all morning or afternoon!

Pumpkin Protein Shake Ingredients

Pumpkin: Use canned pumpkin puree in this pumpkin protein smoothie. Be careful not to use pumpkin pie filling. Check the ingredients on your can to make sure it's 100% pumpkin.
Milk: To make this pumpkin protein shake creamy, we use almond milk or oat milk. If you are not vegan, you can use regular milk.
Maple Syrup: This pumpkin protein shake tastes like pumpkin pie because it is lightly sweetened with maple syrup.
Vanilla Protein Powder: To make this a vegan pumpkin protein shake, we use vanilla flavored vegan protein powder. I used NUFYX plant-based protein powder made from peas. To get 15% off, use my affiliate code - PBJILLY. If you aren't vegan, you can use any vanilla flavored protein powder.
Flax Seed Meal: To add healthy fats and fiber to our pumpkin protein shake, we add flax seed meal.
Almonds: Almonds are added to our pumpkin protein smoothie to add healthy fats and more plant-based protein.
Cinnamon: Cinnamon is one of the best pumpkin pie spices and gives this shake a delicious pumpkin spiced flavor.
Nutmeg: Nutmeg is the other pumpkin spice we add.
Ice: Adds volume

Pumpkin Protein Smoothie Instructions

Simply add all of the ingredients into a blender and blend the pumpkin protein shake until it is smooth and creamy.

Pumpkin Protein Smoothie Questions

What is the best vegan protein to use in a smoothie?

My favorite plant-based protein is from a brand called NUFYX. I used the vanilla flavor in this recipe. Use my code, PBJILLY, to get 15% off their plant-based proteins.

Are protein shakes healthy?

Protein shakes or smoothies can be a healthy breakfast, snack, or post-workout meal and are a regular part of my plant-based diet. How healthy a protein shake is will mostly depend on the ingredients you use.

Can I reduce the sugar in this protein smoothie?

Absolutely! Try leaving out the maple syrup completely.

How to store a protein smoothie?

Refrigerate your protein smoothie in a lidded container for up to 2 days.

Other Vegan Protein Shakes

Jillian Glenn

This vegan and gluten free pumpkin protein smoothie is creamy, cinnamon spiced, lightly sweet, and absolutely delicious! It tastes like a pumpkin milkshake but it's loaded with healthy fats, plant-based protein, and will keep you feeling full and satisfied!

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 5

Calories 362 kcal

Ingredients

Pumpkin Protein Smoothie

½ cup pumpkin puree
1 cup almond or oat milk
1 tablespoon maple syrup use up to 2 tablespoon for a sweeter smoothie
2 scoops vanilla protein powder use code PBJILLY for 15% off
2 tablespoon flax seed meal
1 tablespoon almonds (sub any other nuts)
½ teaspoon cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup ice

Instructions

Instructions for Pumpkin Protein Shake

Blend all ingredients together and enjoy immediately

Notes

Q: Can this recipe be made with any non-dairy milk?

A: Yes, you can use any non-dairy milk in this recipe, but my preference is unsweetened oat or almond milk. If you're not dairy-free, you may also use regular cow's milk.