Description
This Pumpkin Protein Smoothie Bowl is creamy, festive, and packed with nutrients. With pumpkin puree, plant-based protein, and cozy fall spices, it’s a wholesome holiday breakfast or snack that feels indulgent yet nourishing. Top it with granola, pepitas, or coconut flakes for the perfect seasonal crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon cashew butter
- 1 scoop plant-based protein powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup almond milk (or water, as needed)
- Toppings: banana slices, granola, pepitas, coconut flakes, nut butter, dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Add frozen banana, pumpkin puree, cashew butter, protein powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and almond milk to a high-speed blender.
- Blend until smooth and thick, starting with less liquid and adding more as needed.
- Pour into a bowl and smooth out the top.
- Add your favorite toppings such as banana slices, granola, pepitas, coconut flakes, nut butter, or chocolate shavings.
Notes
For a lower-sugar option, replace banana with frozen mango or cauliflower. Best enjoyed fresh, but can be prepped ahead and stored in the fridge. Perfect as a post-workout meal with balanced protein, carbs, and healthy fats.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Holiday
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg