Description
Indulge in a creamy Pumpkin Protein Shake, blending pumpkin puree, vanilla protein powder, and warm spices for a nutritious treat. Perfect for breakfast or a post-workout boost, this shake is both satisfying and delicious, making it a cozy option any time of day.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (optional)
- 1/2 cup ice cubes (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients and lay them out on the counter.
- Measure out 1/2 cup of pumpkin puree.
- Scoop out one serving of vanilla protein powder.
- Measure 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg.
- Measure 1 tablespoon of maple syrup or honey.
- If using, measure out 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt.
- If desired, prepare 1/2 cup of ice cubes.
- In a blender, pour in 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk.
- Add the 1/2 cup of pumpkin puree.
- Toss in the scoop of vanilla protein powder.
- Sprinkle in the ground cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Pour in the maple syrup or honey.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- If using, add the Greek yogurt.
- Toss in the ice cubes if you want a chilled shake.
- Add a pinch of salt.
- Blend on high for about 30-60 seconds until smooth and creamy.
- Taste your shake and adjust sweetness or thickness as needed.
- Pour into a glass or mason jar.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or whipped cream if desired.
- Enjoy your delicious pumpkin protein shake!
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness to your preference by adding more maple syrup or honey.
- For a thicker shake, add more pumpkin or yogurt; for a thinner shake, add more almond milk.
- This shake can be enjoyed any time of the day, especially as a breakfast or post-workout snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes