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Quick Pumpkin Protein Breakfast Smoothie (with Greek Yogurt)
Blend up this quick and creamy pumpkin pie breakfast smoothie in just 5 minutes for a satisfying, fiber and protein packed breakfast (around 30 grams of protein, no protein power required, thanks to Greek yogurt!). I’ve doubled down on the pumpkin with canned pumpkin puree for convenience, plus pumpkin pie spice for the ultimate cozy fall flavor.
If you’re craving all the cozy fall flavor vibes, but only have a few minutes to throw breakfast together, this pumpkin spice smoothie is for you! It’s as thick and creamy as a milkshake, with just as much nutrition as all of my other delicious protein-packed breakfast smoothies.
Most importantly it is absolutely crave-worthy. The proof: my kids have been asking for this one on repeat. I’ve been making double or triple batches and storing the extras in a mason jar so I can just give them a little shake and they’re ready to go when I need something quick!
Now, I know protein gets a lot of love, but the dietitian in me loves that this fall smoothie also has a very impressive amount of gut-nourishing fiber (around 10 grams of fiber in this shake, thanks to the combo of the pumpkin, banana and chia seeds)!
I love using canned pumpkin puree for ease, but I definitely found through testing this recipe that a little goes a long way. I originally tried it with ½ cup of pumpkin puree but found it had a really tangy flavor. Reducing it to ⅓ of a cup was the perfect amount to keep the pumpkin flavor front and center while keeping the flavors nice and balanced.
Don’t waste that extra pumpkin! Before we get into whipping this baby up, I don’t want you wasting that extra pumpkin puree! If you’re looking for ways to use it up, you’ve gotta try my other quick pumpkin breakfast recipe like these pumpkin cottage cheese pancakes, my moist chocolate chip oat flour pumpkin loaf, my pumpkin spice protein balls or my make-ahead pumpkin spice overnight oats. All of these recipes are great for meal prep too so pick a couple to make on the weekend and you’re set!
Let’s Get Blending!
- Dump everything into the blender.
2. Blitz until smooth.
3. Pour into your favorite glass. Add your toppings to make it extra fun! Sip Away!
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Creamy Pumpkin Spice Smoothie
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Beverages, Breakfast
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Diabetic
Description
Blend up this quick and creamy pumpkin pie breakfast smoothie in just 5 minutes for a satisfying, fiber and protein packed breakfast (around 25 grams of protein, no protein power required, thanks to Greek yogurt!). I’ve doubled down on the pumpkin with canned pumpkin puree for convenience, plus pumpkin pie spice for the ultimate cozy fall flavor.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 banana, frozen and cut into chunks
- ⅓ cup canned pureed pumpkin
- 2 tsp vanilla extract, optional
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds
- ½ Tbsp maple syrup
Toppings (optional)
- Whipped cream or Greek yogurt whip
- Pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Add the yogurt, milk, banana, pureed pumpkin, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, chia seeds and maple syrup to a blender and blend until completely smooth.
- Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream or Greek yogurt whip and more pumpkin pie spice if desired. Drink right away (the shake will thicken as it sits. If prepping for later, give it a good shake, or stir in a bit of milk to thin it out, if needed, before drinking!)
Notes
Prep ahead: Batch prep this recipe and store in a sealable jar up to 5 days in the fridge When ready to drink, give a shake and enjoy!
Enjoy!
After making some pumpkin muffins, I had some leftover pumpkin to use up. This smoothie was very good IMO – not too sweet and filling. Thank you.
So happy you enjoyed it Carrie! Bring on the pumpkin! I also love freezing extra pumpkin in ice cube trays so you can pull out for anytime use.
I’m generally not a huge smoothie fan in the cooler months of the year, but I had some leftover pumpkin that I needed to use and right away I thought, “I bet Lindsay has a good recipe for pumpkin!” This pumpkin spice smoothie was super creamy and delicious. No regrets!
This made me so happy to read! So glad my site was your go-to for recipe ideas! Thanks for sharing!
Another tasty and easy one! I still had pumpkin leftover from make chia pudding earlier in the week. KiteHill nondairy Greek yogurt and no sugar soy milk – for the protein. So nice to get protein and added fiber without protein powder! Thank you. Lindsay!
Perfect way to use up that leftover pumpkin Heidi! Thanks for sharing your review! I’m so glad you enjoyed it.
Turned out great! I found a hack online to cut the acidity made by Greek yogurt (or any acidic ingredient, for that matter) in smoothies: Add 1/4 baking soda – total game changer! I always found myself trying to mask the yogurt, depending on the brand, but this trick worked really well! Thanks Lindsay for another awesome recipe 🙂
Glad you enjoyed it Jill. And this tip is genius! I’m definitely going to try it out. Thanks so much for sharing!
Sooooooo good! It’s very filling too.
Yay!! So glad you’re loving it Julie! 🥰
Any recommendations to make it dairy free?
Hi Tionna! You could sub it for a dairy free yogurt or, too keep the protein up, you could use protein powder instead of the Greek yogurt (although it would have a much thinner consistency), or you could try blending in some tofu! I know it sounds weird but it totally works. I’d start with 1/4 of a block and then adjust to taste with a touch of maple syrup, or more vanilla or pumpkin spice! Let me know if you try any of these out!