Pumpkin Protein Smoothie

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This Pumpkin Protein Smoothie rich in amazing flavors of Pumpkin spice, peanut butter, banana, and Maple syrup is my go-to recipe for refreshing in peak summers. Perfectly creamy without any cream.

Pumpkin Protein Smoothie or Shake is an easy recipe of peanut butter smoothie, rich in blending flavors of pumpkin spice and fresh pumpkin puree with Milk. Available with varying options to experiment, this maple syrup healthy pumpkin smoothie can be made with sugar or honey, flavored with chocolate or vanilla.

If you are a big fan of smoothies, you would surely love this freshly made glass of Low Calorie Pumpkin Spice Smoothie. By now, you must be knowing I am Pumpkin lover and I have created many recipes using it. They all are Healthy and Vegetarian Pumpkin recipes.

Find More Smoothie recipes: Beetroot Smoothie Recipe and Green Apple Smoothie.

Why Would You Love This Recipe?

Gluten Free
Easily convertible to Vegan
Rich in Vitamin A
Refreshing and soothing healthy drink
Kid's Friendly.
Quick and Super Easy Recipe
The Best Pumpkin Spice Smoothie Ever!

Ingredients

Pumpkin Puree- The star ingredient of this recipe is Pumpkin Puree. You may use orange skin pumpkin as it tastes best in pumpkin desserts. I use green skin pumpkin for savory dishes. One may buy canned pumpkin puree for quick recipe or boil the pumpkin a night before.
Banana- Pumpkin goes well with the flavor of banana. If you are on low carb diet, you may use peaches and berries.
Peanut Butter- This low carb high protein butter is amazingly rich in flavor and adds the perfect depth to this pumpkin smoothie. I may be biased as I love peanut butter a lot. You may skip it or replace with cream. But then it would be high in calories. I have used Pintola brand that is local and popular here in India. You may use your local brand.
Pumpkin Spice- Without the touch of pumpkin spice, pumpkin desserts are boring. I have made my own pumpkin spice at home using cardamom, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger powder. If you can't get hold of pumpkin spice, you may simply add ground cinnamon and cardamom.
Maple Syrup- A healthy substitute of refined sugar that I commonly use in my recipes. You may use honey as well.
Milk- I have used Single Toned Milk from Mother Dairy. For vegan options, you may use coconut, almond or soy milk.

How To Make Pumpkin protein Smoothie

Gather all the ingredients. Add all ingredients in blender and little milk. Pulse and let it be a smooth mixture. Gradually add milk as per the consistency.

pumpkin smoothie protein — Milk to blender

2. Add more milk as per the consistency you wish to have. Add more pumpkin spice if you love it.

For pumpkin puree, you may Recipe of Pumpkin Puree. You may make pumpkin puree a day before.

3. Serve the Healthy Pumpkin spice Smoothie chilled.

Expert Tips

Add milk gradually instead of adding at one go. This helps make a smooth textured smoothie and not chunky.

For making Pumpkin Puree, I prefer using orange skin pumpkin and making it is super easy. Boil large chunks of pumpkin in a pressure cooker for one whistle. Use fork or blender to mash it.

Fresh Pumpkin puree works best. That said, you may use canned pumpkin.

FAQs

What do you add to a smoothie for protein?

You may add yogurt, pumpkin seeds, protein powder, peanut or almond butter for adding proteins to the smoothie.

Is it good to put protein in smoothies?

Yes, it's a great way of having a protein rich drink that is healthy and delicious.

Is a protein smoothie healthy for breakfast?

Having a protein-rich breakfast keeps you full for longer and keeps fake hunger pangs away.

Stories From Kitchen

I am on a journey where I am trying to introduce my family with different tastes and must say its an adventure!! Specially when you are not sure about the outcome and you have no back-up!!

Last week, I tried Beetroot Tacos...Till the last moment, I had absolutely no idea, how it will turn out to be and I had no other lunch substitute. I had already delayed the lunch because of the new recipe and had no escape from it.

Learning from experience does matter. While I was observing my mother-in-law cook, she gave me great tips and they got saved in my hard-drive. I started cooking quite late as I was just observing her cook...Seriously .. That paid off and I cook with such a confidence that even I am surprised.

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