Protein-Packed Pumpkin Smoothie
As the leaves start to turn golden and the air gets a bit crisper, there's a magical transformation in the culinary world, signaling the arrival of fall. It's a season that beckons us to savor comforting flavors, and what better way to do so than with the Protein-Packed Pumpkin Smoothie – a concoction that captures the essence of autumn in every sip. Picture this: a velvety blend of frozen banana, plant milk, Greek yogurt, pumpkin purée, and a dash of peanut butter, all harmonizing in a dance of rich, creamy goodness.
Servings: 1 Serving
Calories: 286.5kcal
Ingredients
- ~70 g (1/2) frozen Banana
- 60 ml Protein Plant Milk (Good Karma)
- 42 g Nonfat Greek Yogurt (Siggi’s)
- 62 g (1/4 cup) Pumpkin Purée
- 6 g Peanut Butter
- 20 g French Vanilla Protein Powder (Optimum Nutrition)
- ½ tbsp Chia Seeds & Ground Flax Seeds
- ½ tsp Pumpkin Spice
- Handful of Ice Cubes
- Optional - Fat Free Whipped Cream (Reddi)
Instructions
- Add all your ingredients but the whipped cream to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Pour into a cup and top with whipped cream. Sprinkle with Pumpkin Spice!
Video Tutorial
Nutrition Information
Protein-Packed Pumpkin Smoothie
Serving Size
1 Serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
286.5
% Daily Value*
Fat
9.6
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
1.3
g
8
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
3.9
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2.7
g
Cholesterol
29.1
mg
10
%
Sodium
124.3
mg
5
%
Potassium
563.3
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
29.2
g
10
%
Fiber
6.9
g
29
%
Sugar
13.8
g
15
%
Protein
27.1
g
54
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
The Nutrition Facts above are specific to the ingredients I chose to use for this recipe.