Description
This Pumpkin Protein Smoothie Bowl blends cozy pumpkin spice flavors with a protein-packed, creamy base for the perfect healthy fall breakfast. It’s thick, satisfying, and comes together in under 10 minutes for a delicious morning boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin purée (canned or fresh)
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (plant-based optional)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or preferred milk)
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of ground ginger
- Pinch of cloves (optional)
- Granola, for topping
- Pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- Sliced banana
- Coconut flakes
- Chia seeds
- Chopped pecans or walnuts
- Drizzle of maple syrup
Instructions
- Add pumpkin purée and frozen banana to a blender.
- Pour in almond milk (start with less for thicker texture).
- Add protein powder, almond butter, and all spices. Blend on high for 60–90 seconds until smooth and thick.
- Check texture. If too thick, add milk one tablespoon at a time; if too thin, add more frozen banana or ice.
- Pour into a chilled bowl and arrange toppings such as granola, pumpkin seeds, sliced banana, and coconut flakes.
- Finish with a drizzle of maple syrup and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Use frozen banana for ideal thickness. To make vegan, choose plant-based protein and non-dairy milk. Adjust spices to taste for stronger pumpkin pie flavor. For meal prep, freeze blended base in cubes and blend with milk before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie bowl
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 0mg