Pumpkin Pie Smoothie: High Protein & No Protein Powder!
This whole food plant-based delicious smoothie will give you 16 grams of protein and 12 grams of fiber in only 400 calories. It sneaks in cruciferous vegetables, too! Enjoy feeling fueled for hours!
Servings 1 large smoothie
Calories 398kcal
Equipment
- blender
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup canned pumpkin
- 1 frozen banana (about a cup of frozen banana chunks)
- 1/4 cup frozen cauliflower
- 1 cup soy milk
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- 1 large date or 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1-2 tablespoons peanut butter or almond butter or powdered peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds or hemp seeds
Instructions
- Blend all together!If your date is hard, soak in hot water for a few minutes.
Notes
Nutrition facts are with 1 tablespoon of peanut butter and 1 tablespoon flax seed. For lower calories, use powdered peanut butter and almond milk instead of soy milk (but almond milk will decrease protein by 7 grams).
You can double the amounts of pumpkin and cauliflower, it will just be less sweet overall.
Nutrition
Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 202mg | Potassium: 1162mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 10541IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 400mg | Iron: 4mg
