As the weather cools and pumpkins fill the market stands, this smoothie is the perfect way to enjoy fall flavours in a nourishing way. Instead of splurging on store-bought pumpkin drinks that often have high amounts of sugar, you can make this balanced, protein rich version right at home.
What Makes This Smoothie Nourishing:
- Milk of choice: brings extra protein (especially if you use cow’s milk or fortified soy milk) and creaminess
- Pumpkin: in season for October and a good source of potassium, vitamin A, C and fibre
- Seeds (flax, hemp or chia): provide plant-based protein, omega-3 fatty acids and gut friendly fibre
- Protein powder: boosts the protein content, making this smoothie filling enough for a snack, quick breakfast or even a post workout refuel
- Banana: adds natural sweetness and potassium, which supports healthy blood pressure
High Protein Pumpkin Smoothie
Yields: 1 large smoothie
Total time: 10-15 minutes
Difficulty: 1/3 – easy
Ingredients
- 1/2 frozen banana
- ¼ cup pumpkin purée
- 1 tbsp Almond butter
- 1 tbsp flaxseeds, hemp seeds or chia seeds (or combination of them)
- Pumpkin pie spice, to taste – start with less, you can always add more if it needs it
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 cup milk of your choice
Steps
- Blend all ingredients until smooth.
Optional: Decorate your glass with yogurt and almond butter on the sides before pouring your cozy smoothie into your glass.
This smoothie blends the best of fall flavour and nutrition that supports energy, satiety and heart health. It is simple, affordable and a delicious way to celebrate the season!
