Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Bowl
A thick orange bowl topped with pecans and pumpkin seeds.
- 8 mintime
- 1serving
- 480calories
- 31 gprotein
Pumpkin and frozen banana blend into a spoonable base with the flavor of pumpkin pie. This bowl suits autumn mornings. Toasted pecans and pumpkin seeds supply the crunch.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (about 30 g)
- ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ medium frozen bananas
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp chopped pecans
- 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
Method
- Add the almond milk, protein powder, pumpkin, banana, spice, and maple syrup to the blender.
- Blend, scraping the sides, until thick and smooth.
- Scoop into a bowl.
- Top with pecans and pumpkin seeds.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 480 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 31 g |
| Carbohydrates | 70 g |
| Fiber | 10 g |
| Sugar | 39 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
Estimated from standard nutrition data for each ingredient, assuming about 24 g of protein per scoop of whey or casein and 22 g for plant powders. Brands vary, so check your label. Contains: milk, tree nuts.
Tips
- Freeze the banana in chunks so it is ready to blend.
- Toast the pecans and seeds in a dry pan for two minutes.
Swaps and variations
- Use plant protein for a vegan bowl.
- Use sweet potato in place of the pumpkin.
