This Pumpkin Banana Smoothie is an ultra thick smoothie with all the fall vibes. A protein packed drink. Ready in 5 minutes, with 39g of protein.
Your daily protein smoothie is getting a fall update!
This is a version of my go-to protein smoothie, just upgraded for all the fall vibes.
This Pumpkin Banana Smoothie is super simple, with just pumpkin puree, banana, yogurt, milk, protein powder, and pumpkin pie spice! And it tastes like fall in a jar.
Pumpkin pie spice does all the heavy lifting here and adds those warming, spiced flavors we associate with fall. And while pumpkin puree doesn't add much in flavor, it packs in TONS of vitamins.
Stir in some maple syrup for extra sweetness and even more fall flavor. So good!
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Why You'll Love This Pumpkin Banana Smoothie
- Dietary needs - this smoothie is dairy-free, vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, and sugar-free
- Fall flavor - pumpkin pie spice gives this smoothie a burst of fall
- Easy to make - smoothies are such an easy way to get in plenty of nutrients.
- Great for meal prep - you can make smoothies the night before or even the weekend before for a grab and go breakfast
- Packed with protein - depending on the milk, yogurt, and protein powder you use, this recipe has over 39g of protein per serving
Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
- Pumpkin Puree: straight from the can! You can also pre-freeze the pumpkin in an ice cube mold. Be sure to grab pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling
- Frozen Banana: always keep frozen bananas on hand for smoothies and desserts! Using a frozen banana makes your smoothie nice and creamy, so you don't have to water it down with ice. And since pumpkin isn't super sweet, the banana is giving you all the sweetness, so choose a ripe one!
- Non-Dairy Greek Style Yogurt: greek-style yogurt creates a thick and creamy texture and adds even more protein. I've been loving Kite Hill's greek-style yogurt
- Milk: you can use any milk, but I love using soy milk in particular adds another boost of protein
- Protein Powder: I used Naked Nutrition's Almond Powder - this is my go-to for a naturally sweet, neutral flavored, digestion-friendly protein. I love this brand because of how clean there ingredients are. See notes below for more protein recommendations.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice: essential for this recipe! Pumpkin itself doesn't have tons of flavor, but pumpkin pie spice gives all those fall vibes
- Maple Syrup: optional if you'd like more sweetness
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1. Add all the ingredients to a blender. For easy blending and no stuck protein powder, start with the pumpkin and banana, then yogurt, then protein, and finish with milk. Blend on the smoothie setting or on high for 1 minute, until smooth. Serve immediately or store for later (see post for notes).
Tips for the best vegan protein smoothie
- Make it easy on your blender. If your ingredients are very frozen, let them thaw just slightly before blending.
- Add sweetness. If you're using an unsweetened protein powder or just want a bit more sweetness in your breakfast, add a few extra teaspoons of maple syrup or agave. I find the smoothie to be sweet enough with just my banana.
- Choose the protein-rich options. Soy milk and a non-dairy yogurt with protein added in are both great options for your smoothie, since they'll be giving you extra protein. Choose those options over regular non-dairy milk or yogurt.
- Protein powder. I used Naked Nutrition's Almond Powder - this is my go-to for a naturally sweet, neutral flavored, digestion-friendly protein. I love this brand because of how clean there ingredients are. If you're looking for other completely unsweetened protein powder you can try their vegan seed protein powder or even their peanut powder. In the past I've also used Naked's Vegan Vanilla Shake protein powder. I also like the Natreve brand Peanut Butter flavor, and they have a French vanilla flavor that would work well in this smoothie.
- Use frozen fruit, not ice. Ice makes for a watery smoothie that doesn't store well. Instead, use frozen fruit (as opposed to fresh.)
- Add your favorite toppings. Serve in a bowl and the topping possibilities are literally endless: fresh fruit, granola, coconut, almonds, chia, hemp seeds, more non-dairy yogurt, other seeds like pepitas or flaxseeds, other nuts like walnuts, nut butters, chocolate chips, cereals and more!
Granola Toppings
Make your favorite granola recipe to go in, on, or alongside. This recipe is SCREAMING for my pumpkin spice latte granola. Or try my other faves:
- Vanilla Almond Granola
- 7-Ingredient Oil-Free Nut-Free Granola
- Chia Granola
- Banana Walnut Granola (no added sugars!)
- Coconut Granola
FAQ & Expert Tips
I store my smoothie leftovers in a freezer safe bag. They can last for months in the freezer. I've also had good success with these silicone freezer cubes.
Defrost in the fridge overnight or quickly in the microwave.
Grab some plastic or other freezer-safe cups and pour in the smoothie. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze. Then defrost in the fridge the night before you want to drink your smoothie.
Recipe Prayer
Thank you God for a healthy smoothie to fuel our bodies with protein, vitamins, and nutrients. Amen.
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📖 Recipe
Pumpkin Banana Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ Cup Pumpkin Puree can use fresh from the can, or freeze into cubes
- 1 Medium Frozen Banana
- ½ Cup Non-Dairy Greek Style Yogurt optional; I used Kite Hill
- 1 Serving Vegan Protein Powder I used 2 scoops of Naked Nutrition's Almond Powder; see post for notes on protein powders
- ½ Cup Soy Milk
- ¼ Teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
- Maple Syrup to taste
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a blender. For easy blending and no stuck protein powder, start with the pumpkin and banana, then yogurt, then protein, and finish with milk. Blend on the smoothie setting or on high for 1 minute, until smooth. Serve immediately or store for later (see post for notes).
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an estimate.
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