A creamy vanilla protein smoothie with pumpkin purée, milk, and a touch of sea salt for balanced flavor. Perfect for a nutritious, filling snack or post-workout boost.
Vanilla Pumpkin Protein Smoothie
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A creamy vanilla protein smoothie with pumpkin purée, milk, and a touch of sea salt for balanced flavor. Perfect for a nutritious, filling snack or post-workout boost.
Prep
5 min
Cook
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Total
5 min
Servings
1
Diet
Gluten free
Ingredients
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servings
Scales by servings. Blend or brew in batches if your blender or pot is small.
- ¾ cup (180.0 ml)milk
- ½ cup (120.0 g)pumpkin purée
- 1.0 scoopprotein powder
- 1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)pure vanilla extract
- 1.0 cup (240.0 g)ice cubes
- ⅛ tspfine sea salt
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Instructions
- Add the milk to a high-speed blender.
- Add the pumpkin purée, protein powder, pure vanilla extract, and fine sea salt.
- Add the ice cubes. Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase to high and blend for 35–50 seconds until completely smooth.
- Check the consistency and blend in 1–2 tablespoons of additional milk if too thick, or add a few extra ice cubes if too thin.
- Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- Use canned pumpkin purée for convenience and consistent flavor. For a richer smoothie, substitute milk with almond or oat milk.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make vanilla pumpkin protein smoothie?
Plan on 5 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make vanilla pumpkin protein smoothie ahead?
Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours and shake or re-blend before drinking.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract. You can swap in the seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean, 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder instead.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
287
Calories / serving
8.6g
Fat
22.1g
Carbs
29.8g
Protein
15.5g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~287 cal · 9g fat · 22g carbs · 30g protein · 16g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 287 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 54 min·3.2 mi·~6300 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 39 min·2.0 mi·~3900 steps
- Moderate cycling 29 min·5.8 mi
- Swimming laps 40 min
- Jogging 28 min·2.3 mi·~4500 steps
- Stair climbing 27 min·~2450 steps
- Dancing 47 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 29 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 67 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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