This pumpkin spice protein smoothie for breakfast is a cozy-meets-refreshing blend for busy mornings. Pumpkin puree, banana, Greek yogurt, and vanilla protein powder create a creamy smoothie with classic fall flavor, while pumpkin pie spice makes every sip taste like a quick seasonal treat. It is simple to blend, easy to customize, and perfect when you want a breakfast smoothie that feels cheerful, filling, and Pinterest-ready without a lot of prep.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 frozen banana, sliced
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk, dairy milk, or milk of choice
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup, optional
- 1/2 cup ice, optional for a thicker smoothie
How To Make It
Add the milk to your blender first. This helps the blades move smoothly and makes blending easier. Add the pumpkin puree, frozen banana, Greek yogurt, protein powder, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and maple syrup if you want a sweeter smoothie.
Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, pour in a splash more milk and blend again. If you want it frostier, add the ice and blend until the texture is thick and cold.
Taste before serving. Add an extra pinch of pumpkin pie spice for more cozy flavor, or another small drizzle of maple syrup if your banana is not very sweet. Pour into a tall glass and enjoy right away while it is chilled and creamy.
Tips
Use pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. Pumpkin pie filling already has added sugar and spices, which can make the smoothie taste too sweet or overly spiced.
A frozen banana gives this smoothie the best creamy texture. If you only have a fresh banana, add the ice to help thicken the blend.
Vanilla protein powder pairs especially well with pumpkin spice, but unflavored protein powder also works. If using unflavored, keep the vanilla extract and consider adding the optional maple syrup.
For an extra thick smoothie bowl, reduce the milk to 1/2 cup and blend slowly, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. Top with granola, sliced banana, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or chopped pecans.
For quick mornings, portion the pumpkin puree and banana into freezer bags ahead of time. Then all you need to do is add yogurt, milk, protein powder, and spices before blending.
Blend it up and enjoy a cozy pumpkin breakfast in minutes!