Last Updated on March 12, 2024 by Christin Gillespie

A pumpkin protein smoothie recipe dedicated to all peanut butter lovers. This healthy Peanut Butter Pumpkin Smoothie recipe is very nutty, loaded with pumpkin spice, and packed with over 30 grams of plant protein. It’s the perfect filling post-workout drink that will become a fall favorite.

Healthy Peanut Butter Pumpkin Smoothie recipe in a glass, with a straw in it. Sitting on a cutting board, with peanuts and a pumpkin in the background.

If you think you’ve run out of ways to incorporate pumpkin, wait until you try this Peanut Butter Pumpkin Smoothie recipe.

Peanut butter and pumpkin? Do those 2 even go together? If you’re asking me, I think peanut butter goes with just about anything. However, when you incorporate it into this pumpkin protein smoothie recipe, it’s a game changer. It has just the right amount of peanut butter and pumpkin essence to it.

This pumpkin recipe has everything you could ever want in a protein smoothie. It’s super creamy, full of pumpkin spice flavor, and packed with wholesome ingredients to keep you nourished.

Not only is this recipe made with good-for-you ingredients, but it will keep you feeling full for hours, thanks to the plant protein and healthy fats from the peanut butter + plant protein.

So shake up your pumpkin game, with this peanut butter infused pumpkin smoothie. It’s a must this pumpkin season!

Why You’ll Love This Peanut Butter Pumpkin Smoothie

Perfect Protein Smoothie: Whether you’re making it post workout or breakfast, this healthy pumpkin smoothie recipe will have you fully satisfied, as it features over 30 grams of plant based protein.
Full of Pumpkin Spice Flavor: With inclusion of pumpkin puree & seasonal spices, it’s like drinking a liquid version of fall.
Quick & Easy to Make: Not only is the smoothie delicious + nutritious, it’s super efficient to make.
Totally Customizable: If you’re not a peanut butter fan, you can easily swap with your favorite nut or seed butter!

Peanut Butter Health Benefits & Nutrition

The star of this healthy pumpkin smoothie recipe is the peanut butter, obviously! Some may be scared of peanut butter because of its high caloric content, but there shouldn’t be anything to be afraid of – except for the many brands that add harmful ingredients like cane sugar, vegetable oil, and trans fats. My biggest suggestion is to buy an organic unsalted peanut butter made with 1 ingredient – organic peanuts! This way you can receive all of the peanut butter benefits without the negative side effects. In moderation, peanut butter offers the following health benefits:

Protein Packed to Help You Stay Full Longer
Boosts Energy Levels
Helps Regulate Blood Sugar Levels
Rich in Antioxidant Properties That May Prevent Several Diseases
Full of Healthy Fats for Overall Health

Healthy Pumpkin Protein Smoothie recipe in a glass, with a straw in it. Sitting on a cutting board, with peanuts and a pumpkin in the background.

Ingredients

Organic Non-Dairy Milk: Any non-dairy milk works in this recipe, but I love unsweetend oat milk! Just be sure to use trusted brands – I like MALK Organics or Three Trees.
Organic Pumpkin Puree: Probably the most crucial ingredient for this pumpkin smoothie. Make sure it’s pumpkin puree & NOT pumpkin pie filling (which is loaded with lots of sugar & other unhealthy ingredients you can’t pronounce). Organic pumpkin puree is simply pureed pumpkin!
Organic Peanut Butter: Obviously! It wouldn’t be a peanut butter smoothie without it. I used organic unsalted peanut butter, but crunchy would also be phenomenal in my opinion. You can also substitute organic peanut butter for any other nut or seed butter, if needed.
Organic Vanilla Plant Protein: Since it is a protein smoothie. Plus, adding a scoop of protein powder helps to keep you full and satisfied longer. I love Four Sigmatic’s Sweet Vanilla Plant Protein for this recipe. It’s made with real organic vanilla with no grains, gums or fillers. Oh & it’s super delicious. Nevertheless, if you have yet to try Four Sigmatic’s Sweet Vanilla Plant Protein, add your favorite vanilla plant protein.
Organic Ground Flax Seeds: Organic ground flax seeds adds a great little boost of fiber & minerals to this pumpkin smoothie.
Organic Hemp Seeds: Organic hemp seeds boosts healthy fats, protein, omegas, & minerals, to this smoothie recipe.
Manuka Honey: I love the combination of manuka honey to this peanut butter smoothie. It provides the perfect amount of sweetness, while supplying a boost of nutrients.
Organic Pumpkin Spice: Duh?! This ingredient is a no-brainer! Pumpkin spice is essential for this pumpkin smoothie!
Sea Salt: A healthy pinch of sea salt is rich in a ton of minerals and beautifully enhances the flavor of this pumpkin smoothie.
Organic Frozen Banana: It’s best to use a frozen banana to create that super thick & creamy texture.

How To Make

Blend Liquids & Powders. First, add the non-dairy milk, pumpkin puree, peanut butter, plant protein, seeds, manuka honey, and spices, to a high-speed blender. Blend these ingredients until smooth.
Blend Frozen Banana. Next, add in the frozen banana. Blend until smooth and creamy. If needed, you can pause the blender, remove the lid, and scrape down the sides so that everything is fully incorporated. You may need to add a little more non-dairy milk depending on how thick/thin you like your smoothies
Serve. Pour into a chilled glass and enjoy immediately.

Optional Add-Ins

Feel free to truly make this smoothie your own! Here are a few suggestions to amp-up this healthy pumpkin smoothie recipe:

Organic Chia Seeds: Add a scoop of organic chia seeds for some omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, etc. + it helps thicken this protein smoothie.
Organic Cacao Powder: Wanting a chocolate pumpkin smoothie? Add a tablespoon of organic cacao powder!
Organic Cold Brew: If you’re in need of a boost, replace the organic almond milk with organic cold brew to create a pumpkin spice latte smoothie.
Organic Greens: You can get your greens in too in this pumpkin smoothie. They blend easily & you can’t taste them. Plus, greens are packed with so many minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants. Spinach, kale, swiss chard, mustard greens, collard greens, or mixed greens all work. WARNING: it will change the color of the smoothie!

Tips for Making the Perfect Smoothie

Interested in how to make the absolute perfect healthy pumpkin smoothie recipe? As someone who makes smoothies daily, here are my TOP tips:

Use Frozen Fruit: Adding a frozen to this smoothie is the only way to go! The ice from the frozen fruits adds thickness to the smoothie.
Adjust Liquid Amount: If you find that your smoothie is too thick to blend, not to worry! Just add a bit more milk, blend, open the cover, scrape down the sides if needed, and blend again. And when possible, always use a larger high-speed blender instead, as it will blend the ingredients much better.
How To Make: Add your liquid first & blend your powders first, before adding your frozen ingredients. This is my personal favorite way of preparing my smoothies. By blending the liquid & powders first, it ensures that your powders blend completely.
Smoothie Blending Tip: Start your blender on low to medium speed. If you blend the smoothie too quickly from the beginning, it’s really hard for the blender to properly blend the frozen ingredients – so start lower and then gradually increase the speed.
Chill Your Glass: There’s nothing better than a cold smoothie, in this case, a peanut butter pumpkin milkshake. Put your serving glass in the fridge or freezer while you’re making your smoothie to ensure a chilled smoothie with every sip!

Smoothie FAQ’s

Do I have to use a frozen banana?

The frozen banana in this recipe gives the smoothie a thick & creamy texture. If using a fresh banana, be to add a handful of ice cubes to achieve a cold, thick smoothie. However, if you’re looking to remove the banana altogether, because you’re allergic or simply don’t like them, you can replace it with ½ cup of frozen zucchini, frozen cauliflower, frozen avocado chunks. If you elect to make this a banana free smoothie, I recommend increasing the amount of manuka honey to one tablespoon to maintain its sweetness.

Is it healthy to have a smoothie?

Duh! I wouldn’t post something that was unhealthy. Having a smoothie full of protein, healthy fats, & fruit for a post workout breakfast is great because you’ll be getting essential vitamins, nutrients, & protein, first thing. However, some smoothies on the market or on the web can be loaded with tons of fruit, added sugar, & nonsense, making them a less healthy option.

What is the best protein powder to use?

For this particular healthy pumpkin smoothie recipe, I love using Four Sigmatic’s Sweet Vanilla Plant Protein. It’s made with real organic ingredients with no grains, gums, or fillers. If you don’t have Four Sigmatic’s Sweet Vanilla Plant Protein on hand, you can use your favorite vanilla protein powder. When selecting a plant protein, it’s crucial to look at the protein content and most importantly, the ingredients.

How can I add protein without using protein powder?

If you don’t have protein powder on hand, no worries! To increase the protein content, you can add a tablespoon of organic chia seeds, without changing the taste too much.

Do I have to add organic peanut butter?

Even though peanut butter is one of the main components of this pumpkin protein smoothie recipe, it is not mandatory. If you elect to not include it, I highly recommend swapping it for your preferred nut or seed butter. I think organic raw almond butter or organic sunflower seed butter would compliment this pumpkin smoothie nicely.

Can I make this protein smoothie recipe in advance?

Yes! Feel free to make the smoothie as is or double it for later. Check out this “How to Prepare Smoothies in Advance” post to achieve the best results.

Healthy Pumpkin Smoothie recipe in a glass, with a straw in it. Sitting on a cutting board, with peanuts and a pumpkin in the background.

More Pumpkin Smoothie Recipes You’ll Love

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Xoxo.

Christin.