Make aHealthy Pumpkin Protein Smoothiefor a little taste of Fall that you can have for breakfast! It’s an easy smoothie recipe that’s full of protein and pumpkin flavor.

Pumpkin Protein Smoothie in a glass bottle with a straw sitting on a yellow and white gingham napkins with some pecans and a measuring cup of pumpkin puree.

This Pumpkin Protein Smoothie tastes a lot like a simple pumpkin pie filling or pudding, but it’s thin enough to drink like a normal smoothie. I love this smoothie because it packs in about 30 grams of proteinwithout any protein powder(and if you did add some, you could easily double that amount).

If you love smoothies as much as I do, I recommend you try theClean and Healthy Tropical Smoothie,Healthy Key Lime Pie SmoothieandHealthy Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Supereasy to make.
Packed with proteinwithnoprotein powder!
Gluten-free.

Recipe Ingredients

Pumpkin purée
Plain Greek yogurt
Ice
Vanilla almond milk
Pecans
Maple syrup
Cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.

Ingredients for a Healthy Pumpkin Protein Smoothie including ice, pecan halves, plain vanilla yogurt, vanilla almond milk, maple syrup, and pumpkin purée.

Popular Substitutions and Variations

Pumpkin:You can use canned pumpkin purée or you cancook a whole pumpkin in an Instant potormake a pumpkin in a slow cooker.
Nuts:I used pecans because they fit with the fall theme of this smoothie but cashews would be another good option because they add a nice creamy texture.
Sweetness:Use vanilla Greek yogurt if you want a sweeter smoothie and use unsweetened almond milk if you want the smoothie less sweet.
Liquid:You can use any milk to make this smoothie – almond, cashew, oat, coconut, or cow’s milk would all work well.

How to Make a Healthy Pumpkin Protein Smoothie

Step #1.Put all the ingredients into your blender.
Step #2.Blend until smooth.
Step #3.Add a little more almond milk if needed.
Step #4.Enjoy right away.

Recipe FAQs

What is the best liquid for a smoothie?

The liquid in the smoothie can be changed based on what you have on hand and what you like. You can use almond milk, which is what’s called for, or anything like cow’s milk, coconut milk, oat milk, or cashew milk.

Why do I have to add ice to this smoothie?

Don’t skip the ice because it helps thicken the smoothie. And, very cold smoothies taste better than kinda cold smoothies.

What blender should I use to make smoothies?

A good blender is worth it because it can whip up a thick and delicious smoothie in about 45 seconds. I use a Blendtec but I know others who swear by their Vitamix blenders. Both are investments but worth it if you have a family of smoothie lovers.

A glass milk jar with pumpkin smoothie recipe from a top view.

Expert Tips

You canuse vanilla Greek yogurt if you like a sweeter smoothie.
If you use vanilla yogurt, taste your smoothie before adding the maple syrup so it doesn’t become too sweet (there’s usually sugar in vanilla Greek yogurt).
This is agreat breakfast for on-the-go. You can blend up your smoothie, toss it in a thermos or cup with a lid (I use theselids and straws that fit mason jarsa lot), and head out the door.