Pumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie

It makes sense that this is our first recipe on the blog. Not only are we deep into the fall season, which means all things pumpkin spice for many of us, but this is by far one of our most popular smoothies. We get comments like “this feels like a guilty pleasure” and “I’d eat this during any season.” People seriously love this one. 

Here in San Francisco, we have some of our toastiest weather during the fall, so a pumpkin pie smoothie kind of checks off all the boxes: comforting pumpkin flavor, refreshing cold drink, healthy protein source and pumpkin counts as a veggie!

Collagen peptides have been growing in popularity in recent years, and have had a reputation for centuries as a healthful supplement for everything from anti-aging, to promotion of muscle growth. Although the science is still in its infancy, the list of potential health benefits is long. There are many different brands out there, but we have a special place in our hearts for Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides. You can find them at lots of different retailers, including Whole Foods. Vital Proteins sources its collagen from grass-fed, pasture-raised bovine hides to ensure a natural, high quality, and sustainable source of the powerful ingredient.

And what’s that you ask? What is the very best blender on the market? We have to go with our Vitamix, always.

Here are some other products that we’re loving for this recipe:

• Bob’s Red Mill golden flax meal and flaked coconut

• One Degree Organic Sprouted Rolled Oats

• MALK Organics almond milk

• Dr. Bronner’s Organic Virgin Coconut Oil

• Thrive Market Organic Canned Pumpkin

Top this smoothie with your favorites! We’ve added some of ours to spark your creativity: cinnamon, coconut, dried cranberries and pecans.

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Pumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie

Yield: 2

ingredients:

• ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
• 4 scoops Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 tbsp coconut oil
• ½ cup canned pumpkin
• ⅓ cup rolled oats
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup
• 1 ½ tablespoons natural almond butter
• ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp ground flax
• 1 pinch salt

instructions:

How to cook Pumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie

1. Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender and blend until smooth. If you want it more chilled, add a few ice cubes and blend again.

Calories

313.57

Fat (grams)

12.21

Sat. Fat (grams)

3.69

Carbs (grams)

23.58

Fiber (grams)

4.63

Net carbs

18.96

Sugar (grams)

8.88

Protein (grams)

29.13

Sodium (milligrams)

93.19

Cholesterol (grams)

2.83

Nutrition information is approximate and should be used only as a guide.

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