If you’re craving fall flavors but want to stay on track with your health and weight loss goals, this Protein Pumpkin Pie Smoothie is a perfect recipe to enjoy. It’s creamy, sweet, and packed with wholesome ingredients to keep you full and satisfied. Whether you’re starting your morning or recharging after a workout, this smoothie fits easily into your day.
Why You’ll Love This Pumpkin Smoothie
- Quick and easy – ready in just 3 minutes
- low in Weight Watchers points and calories
- Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free
- Vegan, vegetarian, and whole-food, plant-based (WFPB) if you use a plant-based protein powder
- Packed with fiber, vitamins, and optional protein
- Can be made anti-inflammatory with the right ingredients
This is one of the best pumpkin banana smoothie recipes because it’s naturally sweetened with the banana.
How to Make a Pumpkin Smoothie Bowl
To turn this into a delicious pumpkin smoothie bowl, reduce the almond milk to ½ cup and use slightly less ice. Blend until thick, then pour into a bowl and top with:
- Sliced banana
- Pumpkin seeds
- Unsweetened shredded coconut
- A sprinkle of granola or chia seeds
This makes an easy, seasonal breakfast that feels like a treat.
Make It Your Own
Here are some tasty variations:
- Spice it up: Add nutmeg for deeper fall flavor.
- Extra protein: Use Greek yogurt instead of protein powder for a natural protein boost.
- More sweetness: Add a dash of stevia or monk fruit if desired.
- Healthy fats: Add a spoonful of peanut butter, almond butter, flax seeds, or chia seeds. (Adjust points or calories accordingly.)
Anti-Inflammatory Benefits
This smoothie can easily fit into an anti-inflammatory diet plan. It includes several of the Top 20 Anti-Inflammatory Foods from The Holy Mess printable, including:
- Leafy greens (spinach)
- Banana
- Pumpkin
- Almond milk (plant-based, dairy-free)
Avoid adding sweeteners or dairy-based protein powders to keep the smoothie inflammation-friendly.
When to Enjoy This Smoothie
This versatile smoothie is perfect for:
- Breakfast on busy mornings
- A satisfying post-workout recovery drink
- A filling afternoon snack
- A healthy, sweet-tasting dessert option
Weight Watchers Pumpkin Smoothie
Because fruit that is blended has points with the WW points system, this smoothie is higher in points that you might expect at 7 WW points. Still, keep in mind that it’s a healthy breakfast and not too high in calories.
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
- 1/2 cup ice
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 banana frozen
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder optional
- 2 cups spinach optional, but if you have a good blender you won’t taste it
Instructions
- Pour all ingredients into a blender and mix to combine.
- Serve in a glass, sprinkled with cinnamon.
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Nutrition
This Protein Pumpkin Pie Smoothie is a wonderful seasonal treat, plus it’s a smart, satisfying choice for any time of year.
Whether you’re blending it up as a smoothie, creating a cozy pumpkin spice smoothie bowl, or tweaking it into a pumpkin protein green smoothie, this recipe is flexible and delicious.
Give it a try, and let us know how you customize yours.
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