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Healthy Pumpkin Protein Smoothie (Without Banana)

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Calories 250
A creamy, nutritious smoothie perfect for a quick breakfast or snack, packed with pumpkin flavor and protein.

Ingredients

Protein Powder

  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder ((15g))

Liquid

  • 2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk

Pumpkin

  • 1/4 cup pumpkin purée
  • 2 Tbsp pumpkin purée

Dairy

  • 1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese ((or Greek yogurt))

Sweetener

  • 1 tbsp maple syrup ((or other sweetener to taste))

Flavoring

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract ((or maple extract for richer flavor))
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Ice

  • 4-5 ice cubes ice cubes

Salt

  • 1 pinch fine sea salt fine sea salt

Garnish

  • pinch cinnamon cinnamon (optional) (for garnish)

Instructions 

  • Add all ingredients to a blender, excluding optional garnishes. Blend until smooth.
  • Taste and adjust sweetness if needed. Pour into a glass and top with optional whipped cream or cold foam and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a creamier texture, use Greek yogurt instead of cottage cheese.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $8
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: protein, Pumpkin, Smoothie