This Pumpkin Protein Shake makes the perfect fall breakfast or snack, loaded with healthy pumpkin puree and muscle-building protein powder. Pumpkins are rich in carotenoids, which are the compounds responsible for giving them their beautiful, bright orange color. One of these compounds, beta carotene is converted into a form of vitamin A in the body, which is good to keep your skin and peepers healthy. They are also a source of dietary fiber, which is great for the waistline.
Pumpkin Protein Shake
Servings: 1 serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 scoop unflavored or vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla stevia drops or 1 packet granulated stevia
- 1/4 cup ice
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into a blender
- Blend and enjoy
This is my kind of protein smoothie! I actually have about 1/2 C of pumpkin sitting around from recent baking. . .I think I need to make this!
Thank you Jessica! Let me know how you like it. 🙂
Great minds think alike 🙂 I posted a pumpkin drink today too!! It’s that time of year!
Emily, I need to try your latte!! Sounds like heaven! I love pumpkin anything!!! I entered your great giveaway. Love those straws!
I have been seeing a lot of pumpkin smoothie recipes, but this is definitely the one I’m going to try!! Thanks! Also, I have a fall giveaway on my blog now you might be interested in: http://foodforthefresh.blogspot.com/2012/09/fall-giveaway.html
Thanks Leah! I’ll be sure and check out your giveaway. I know what you mean, everyone’s got pumpkin fever! 🙂
What is the calorie count?