Now that Labor Day has come and gone it’s basically pumpkin season, right? I’m sad to say good-bye to summer, but super excited to welcome fall. Fall is one of my favorite seasons. I love seeing the colors of the leaves change, which is something I never experienced living in Southern California. That’s one of the many reasons living in the East Coast makes autumn beautiful. I know it's not officially fall, but it's just around the corner, so it begins...pumpkin EVERYTHING!
I love pumpkin and I love finding ways to incorporate it in different foods. One of my favorite and easiest ways to incorporate pumpkin is in protein smoothies and lately I’ve been making this Pumpkin Protein Smoothie that is not only quick to make, healthy, but also pretty tasty.
I personally don’t like my smoothies super sweet, so I opt out on the extra sweetener. The vanilla Greek yogurt and whey protein sweetens this smoothie just right, for me at least. But, I you like a little extra sweetness add a couple of natural sweetner packets and that will do. I did try this smoothie with vanilla ice cream instead of the Greek yogurt and it was a wonderful treat, BUT if you want to keep it healthy, Greek yogurt it is. To add extra oomph to this pumpkin protein smoothie, I added dark chocolate shavings on top, because chocolate + pumpkin = an awesome combo.
BEST PART --> You only need five minutes to whip up this smoothie!
- 6oz Unsweetened Almond Milk
- 2 tablespoons pure pumpkin purée
- 2 tablespoons vanilla Greek yogurt (I used Chobani)
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cinnamon
- ⅛ pumpkin pie spice
- ⅛ allspice
- Ice cubes
- Dark chocolate shavings (optional)
- Put all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Top with dark chocolate shavings and enjoy!
Other Smoothies you might like:
Piña Colada Protein SmoothieCherry-Berry Protein Smoothie
Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen
Wow, wow, wow! What an amazing looking stunning, healthy and delicious smoothie! Loved these autumn-y photos. 🙂
Ana
Thanks so much Anu 🙂
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel
I love snacking on smoothies -- so healthy and such a treat! I am all for the fall flavored goodies!
Ana
Couldn't agree more Ashley, smoothies are just the perfect treat! 🙂
Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron
I love all your pretty leaves in the background of these photos yay for Fall time!! And this smoothie looks absolutely delicious 🙂
Ana
Thanks Chelsea 🙂 🙂
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry
YAY for pumpkin! I too posted a pumpkin recipe today and I'm so excited for the air to turn crisp.
Ana
Ooh I'll have to go check your pumpkin recipe! Obsess with pumpkin! 🙂
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary
Oh wow, this smoothie is absolutely gorgeous! I am totally digging that you used whey protein and greek yogurt! Plus the pumpkin flavor?! The perfect (and healthy) way to welcome fall! Pinned! Cheers, girlie!
Ana
Thanks Cheyanne! Yes, welcoming fall the healthy way 😉
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter
I'm starting to get excited for fall too! Love this pumpkin smoothie, it looks fantastic!
Ana
Thanks Kelley! 🙂
Oriana @Mommyhood's Diary
Ohh yes... keep the pumpkin everything coming!! This recipe is a great way to start the day with a bang. Pinning.
Ana
Thanks Oriana! Yes, to pumpkin everything! 😉
Annie @ The Garlic Diaries
Um wow this looks perfect! This is totally going on my "must make" list :). Pinned!
Ana
Thanks Annie 🙂
kushi
Lovely presentation with the delicious smoothie.. WOW!
Ana
Thank you Kushi! 🙂
Amanda
This looks so yummy, and I can't believe it's good for you. Awesome!
Ana
Thanks Amanda! yes, healthy and delicious 😉
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Definitely craving one of these bad boys after a far too indulgent weekend! Love the cute leaves in the photos, too! 🙂
Ana
Thank you Jennifer! 🙂
Mira
This smoothie looks so delicious! Beautiful pictures! Pinned!
Ana
Thanks for the sweet comment and pin Mira! 🙂
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary
This smoothie is absolutely gorgeous, Ana! Im loving how fall festive it is! And OMG, making it with vanilla ice cream?!? I am SO trying that!! On a side note, I'm totally loving the leaves and fall fabulous weather too... aside from all this rain recently! Ick!!! Guess I'll just have to snuggle up with a pumpkin protein smoothie! 🙂 Cheers, girlfriend!
Marsha @ Marsha's Baking Addiction
I need one of these smoothies in my life! They look incredibly delicious!
Fareeha
Oh wow, looks absolutely delicious and tasty.. i could do with one right now
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor
Pumpkin season is my favorite season! I wish I had one of these smoothies for breakfast or snack today. The flavor combination sounds delicious!