Pumpkin Cookie Protein Smoothie Recipe
A delightful and nutritious Pumpkin Cookie Protein Smoothie that combines the rich flavors of pumpkin puree, warming pumpkin pie spice, and creamy nut butter. Perfect for a quick, wholesome breakfast or post-workout boost, this smoothie blends together protein, fiber, and healthy fats, topped with crunchy granola for texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 banana, frozen
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tbsp cashew butter or any nut butter
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp lucuma powder (optional)
- 1 scoop Vanilla Collagen Peptides or your favorite protein powder
- 1/2 cup oat milk
- ice cubes (as needed)
Toppings
- Granola for topping
- Extra cashew butter for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the frozen banana, pumpkin puree, cashew butter, pumpkin pie spice, chia seeds, lucuma powder (if using), vanilla collagen peptides or protein powder, oat milk, and ice cubes into a high speed blender.
- Blend Smooth: Blend all the ingredients together until the mixture reaches a smooth and creamy consistency.
- Add Toppings: Pour the smoothie into a glass and top with granola and an extra drizzle of cashew butter to add a crunchy texture and extra flavor.
Notes
- TOPPING IDEAS: To add crunch and texture, try sprinkling granola, nut butter, nuts, seeds, or additional chia seeds on top of your smoothie.
- This smoothie is easily customizable by swapping nut butters or plant-based milks according to your preference.
- Lucuma powder is optional but adds a subtle sweetness and nutritional boost.
