Last Updated on November 21, 2023 by Christin Gillespie

All the flavor that you love in pumpkin pie in a smoothie. This Pumpkin Yogurt Protein Smoothie is a liquid pumpkin pie in a glass, but made with good-for-you ingredients. Created with frozen banana, vanilla protein powder, almond butter, and pumpkin spice yogurt. It’s full of fall flavor, while being packed with nutrients, making it perfect for a healthy post workout treat.

Pumpkin smoothie in a clear drinking glass, topped with cinnamon, and with a straw in it, sitting on a wood block, with a pumpkin in the background.

Thick, creamy, & full of fall spices, this Pumpkin Yogurt Smoothie has it all. I have truly been waiting all year to share this protein smoothie with you all. Seriously. This is probably the only pumpkin smoothie recipe that doesn’t contain pumpkin puree. How is that possible you may ask?

Well, instead of the traditional pumpkin pie smoothies on the web, this smoothie features pumpkin spice yogurt. And this yogurt has all the pumpkin pie flavor you could ever ask for…It features organic coconut, pumpkin, maple syrup, agar, probiotics, cinnamon oil, nutmeg oil, clove oil, & orange oil.

So with that, there is truly no need to add pumpkin puree or yogurt to this pumpkin yogurt smoothie. It’s a win-win in my book.

Why You’ll Love This Pumpkin Protein Smoothie

Perfect Protein Smoothie: Whether you’re making it post workout or breakfast, this smoothie will have you fully satisfied.
Tastes like Pumpkin Pie: The flavor is that of homemade pumpkin pie, but in a smoothie form.
Loaded with Nutrition: This pumpkin smoothie features over 25 grams of plant based protein, is packed with anti-inflammatory properties, & is full of probiotics to get things moving.
Fully Customizable: Add even more wholesome ingredients to elevate your pumpkin smoothie.

Culina Pumpkin Spice Yogurt

The most essential ingredient in this pumpkin pie smoothie is Culina’s Pumpkin Spice Yogurt. It only comes once a year & to be honest, I’ve been craving it all year long. It’s made with pumpkin & sweetened with just organic maple syrup. It’s everything that you could ever ask for in a cup of yogurt.

Culina’s plant based coconut yogurt is truly like none other. They are truly about quality, while making the most delicious coconut yogurt ever. The texture is super thick, creamy, & tangy…making it perfect for our pumpkin protein smoothie.

And if you have yet to get your hands on Culina’s Pumpkin Spice Yogurt, then this is your sign to run to your nearest health foods store to get your hands on one or two…just for this recipe!

Ingredients

Organic Unsweetened Almond Milk: Any non-dairy milk works in this protein smoothie recipe, but I love almond milk!
Culina Pumpkin Spice Yogurt: The star of this smoothie! It adds the perfect thickness, creaminess, & pumpkin flavor to our protein smoothie.
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 Sigmatics 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 smoothie.
Organic Hemp Seeds: Organic hemp seeds adds a boost of healthy fats, protein, omegas, & minerals.
Organic Raw Almond Butter: For some additional healthy fats + a hint of nutty sweetness, I love adding raw almond butter.
Organic Pumpkin Spice: Duh?! This ingredient is a no-brainer! Pumpkin spice is essential for this pumpkin pie smoothie!
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon: In addition to the pumpkin pie spice, we’ll be adding organic ceylon cinnamon.
Sea Salt: A healthy pinch of sea salt is rich in a ton of minerals and beautifully enhances the flavor of this pumpkin pie smoothie.
Organic Frozen Banana: It only takes one fruit to sweeten up this smoothie. 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, yogurt, protein powder, seeds, nut butter, 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 Smoothie Add-Ins

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 smoothie? As someone who makes smoothies daily, here are my TOP tips for creating the perfect smoothies:

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 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 sure to add a handful of ice cubes to achieve a cold, thick smoothie.

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 protein smoothie, 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.

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 another tablespoon of organic almond butter, along with a tablespoon of organic chia seeds, without changing the taste too much.

More Pumpkin Recipes You’ll Love

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Xoxo.

Christin.