This healthy pumpkin shake is a delightful blend of creamy pumpkin pie flavors. Perfect for a nutritious fall treat, it combines the richness of organic ingredients with the sweetness of maple syrup or honey. Enjoy this refreshing shake as a breakfast or snack option.
You know I love me some smoothies: I’ll put just about anything in my Blendtec
and call it breakfast. This particular shake is one of my favorites for fall: I usually make it with homemade pumpkin puree, but you are welcome to use canned pumpkin if you prefer.
I like to add raw egg yolks to my smoothies because they are an excellent source of protein, omega-3 fats, and fat-soluble vitamins (including vitamin D). If you are going to consume the yolks raw, though, you should only use the very freshest, organic and free-range eggs…my hens recently started laying so now I have my own eggs.
If you can’t find high enough quality eggs (or if eating raw egg yolks just does not appeal to you), you can boost the protein content of this shake by adding your favorite protein powder, or you could add some organic nut/seed butter or Greek yogurt.
Pumpkin Shake Recipe
Equipment
- 1 blender
Ingredients
- 1 serving protein powder vanilla, rice or whey-based is preferred
- 1 cup pumpkin puree or canned pumpkin
- 1 cup milk or plant-based milk of choice
- 1 banana preferably previously peeled and frozen
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp maple syrup or honey
- pinch nutmeg optional
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients until smooth. Add several ice cubes and blend again, if desired. Serve immediately.
