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    Home » What We're Eating » Gingerbread Pumpkin Smoothie

    Gingerbread Pumpkin Smoothie

    Published: Oct 2, 2018 by Blair Lonergan

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    Gingerbread Pumpkin Smoothie in a glass with whipped cream and orange straws
    Long collage image of Gingerbread Pumpkin Smoothie recipe

    High in protein and low in calories, this vegan Gingerbread Pumpkin Smoothie is a healthy and easy breakfast that's bursting with warm spices -- and it's ready in about 2 minutes!

    Glass of Gingerbread Pumpkin Smoothie with whipped cream and cinnamon on top

    After I prepared (yet another) 2-Ingredient Pumpkin Gingerbread Cake for my boys last week, I found myself with a small amount of leftover pumpkin in the refrigerator. What's a girl to do?!

    I used a bit of the extra pumpkin in my oatmeal one morning, and then I was truly inspired...and this easy pumpkin smoothie was born!

    Gingerbread Pumpkin Smoothie in a glass with orange and white straws

    How do you make a pumpkin smoothie?

    This gingerbread pumpkin smoothie comes together with just a handful of basic ingredients that I had in my kitchen -- with NO banana! 

    Bananas are often added to smoothies for sweetness and thickness, but I just can't wrap my brain around the taste of banana in a gingerbread pumpkin smoothie! No, thank you.

    Instead, you'll need: milk (or your favorite non-dairy milk alternative), canned pumpkin puree, vanilla protein powder, spices, a pinch of salt, and plenty of ice. I also added molasses (totally optional, but it gives the smoothie that authentic "gingerbread" taste), as well as a dollop of whipped cream.

    Ingredients for pumpkin smoothie

    What is in pumpkin pie spice?

    The real flavor of this easy pumpkin smoothie comes from the warm spices throughout. Believe me -- I added a hefty dose of the delicious goodness!

    First, the pumpkin pie spice, which is a blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and allspice.

    I also added some extra ground ginger for that zesty gingerbread taste. I suggest increasing the amount of ginger called for in the recipe if you prefer a stronger, spicier smoothie.

    Pumpkin smoothie ingredients in blender

    Is pumpkin healthy?

    Yesssss! Not only is pumpkin healthy, but so are the rest of the ingredients in this smoothie! Seriously -- you're eating veggies for breakfast and they taste like dessert!

    Pumpkin is a nutritional powerhouse, loaded with fiber, potassium and Vitamin C. Thanks to the satiating protein in the protein powder and the anti-inflammatory effects of the spices, this is a meal or snack that you can feel good about enjoying!

    Think of it as a pumpkin smoothie for weight loss -- this low-calorie sweet treat will fill you up, keep you energized, and help you avoid that giant slab of pumpkin pie at the bakery!

    Gingerbread pumpkin smoothie with whipped cream and fall flowers in background

    COOK'S TIPS:

    • For a protein smoothie that's thick enough to eat with a spoon, use at least 2 cups of ice and just a small amount of milk to get it to blend together.
    • If you want some extra fat for staying power in your smoothie, add a tablespoon or two of almond butter or peanut butter to the mix!

    RECIPE VARIATIONS:

    • If you don't want to use protein powder, you can substitute with a container of vanilla Greek yogurt or non-dairy yogurt. The protein powder adds a lot of thickness and sweetness to the smoothie, so keep that in mind if you decide to omit this ingredient.
    • Did you know that you can now buy non-dairy versions of Reddi-Whip in a can? Now your vegan protein shake can include whipped "cream" too! I've seen both almond milk and coconut milk versions of Reddi-Whip at my local grocery store, so keep your eye out for those.
    • Garnish your smoothie with any sweet, crunchy or creamy topping that you love. I think a small crushed gingersnap cookie is perfect, but you can also use granola or graham cracker crumbs!

    Looking for even more easy pumpkin recipes? Try these:

    • Healthy and Easy Pumpkin Soup
    • 2-Ingredient Pumpkin Muffins
    • Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili
    • 2-Ingredient Pumpkin Gingerbread Cake
    • Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Granola
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    5 from 2 votes

    Gingerbread Pumpkin Smoothie

    High in protein and low in calories, this vegan Gingerbread Pumpkin Smoothie is a healthy and easy breakfast that's bursting with warm spices -- and it's ready in about 2 minutes!
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Keyword easy pumpkin smoothie, pumpkin smoothie, vegan pumpkin smoothie
    Prep Time 2 minutes
    Cook Time 0 minutes
    0 minutes
    Total Time 2 minutes
    Servings 1 smoothie
    Calories 134.1kcal
    Author Blair Lonergan

    Ingredients

    • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (use a plant-based protein powder for a vegan smoothie)
    • ¼ cup canned pumpkin puree
    • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
    • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger (for a spicier, stronger ginger flavor, use ½ teaspoon)
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or other milk of choice) plus more, as needed for thinning
    • 1-2 cups ice use more ice for a thicker smoothie
    • Optional: 1 teaspoon molasses (or more, to taste)
    • Optional garnish: whipped cream

    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth, thick, and creamy. Garnish with whipped cream and serve immediately!

    Notes

    *For purposes of calculating nutrition information, I used IdealLean French Vanilla Protein Powder, which has 80 calories per scoop (it's my favorite!). This is a whey protein, so make sure to use a plant-based protein if you prefer a vegan smoothie.
    TIPS:
    • For a protein smoothie that's thick enough to eat with a spoon, use at least 2 cups of ice and just a small amount of milk to get it to blend together.
    • If you want some extra fat for staying power in your smoothie, add a tablespoon or two of almond butter or peanut butter to the mix!
    RECIPE VARIATIONS:
    • If you don't want to use protein powder, you can substitute with a container of vanilla Greek yogurt or non-dairy yogurt. The calories and nutrition information will change, though.
    • Did you know that you can now buy non-dairy versions of Reddi-Whip in a can? Now your vegan protein shake can include whipped "cream" too! I've seen both almond milk and coconut milk versions of Reddi-Whip at my local grocery store, so keep your eye out for those.
    • Garnish your smoothie with any sweet, crunchy or creamy topping that you love. I think a small crushed gingersnap cookie is perfect, but you can also use granola or graham cracker crumbs!
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1smoothie (including the molasses, but not include optional whipped cream) | Calories: 134.1kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.9g | Protein: 21.5g | Fat: 1.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.8g | Sodium: 430.6mg | Potassium: 176.7mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6.9g

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    1. Lillian Krajenka

      September 27, 2019 at 12:01 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Blair, I made the smoothie today, and I'm VERY impressed! I love the fact that it's DELICIOUS and HEALTHY!????
      THANK YOU ????

      Reply
      • Blair

        September 27, 2019 at 12:03 pm

        Yay! I'm so happy to hear that, Lillian! You reminded me that it's time to make it again for this season. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Teresa Ballantyne

      July 30, 2020 at 9:18 pm

      I'm on day 10 of a full liquid diet, and I'm so done with chocolate protein drinks. Thank you for this delicious drink. It's July, and I'm enjoying every delicious sip of this fantastic smoothie!

      Reply
      • Blair

        July 31, 2020 at 5:39 am

        That's so good to hear, Teresa! Variety is definitely key, and I think pumpkin and gingerbread taste delicious all year round. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Brenda Mosko

      December 24, 2021 at 4:58 pm

      5 stars
      My very first attempt at smoothies!!! Awesome! I can get next to this!!! Ty!

      Reply
      • Blair Lonergan

        December 24, 2021 at 5:50 pm

        Hope you enjoy, Brenda!

        Reply

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