This sweet and creamy vegan pumpkin smoothie is the perfect healthy weight gain smoothie! It's low fat with over 25 grams of protein per serving!
I NEVER been a fan of pumpkin. However, this vegan pumpkin smoothie has converted me into a pumpkin and pumpkin spice lover!
Just like my chocolate cherry smoothie, mango orange smoothie, and parsley smoothie recipes, this is also high in protein. It is perfect for helping you reach your daily protein intake for healthy vegan weight gain.
How Does this Pumpkin Smoothie Taste?
It tastes sweet like pumpkin pie but healthier!
The dates in this smoothie pairs really well with the pumpkin and of course the pumpkin spice adds a depth of flavor as if you were eating a slice of eggless pumpkin pie.
Vegan Pumpkin Smoothie Ingredients
- Puree pumpkin: The star of the recipe, this recipe uses canned pumpkin puree (NOT PUMPKIN PIE FILLING) but you can make your own using this guide, How to Make Pumpkin Puree.
- Pumpkin Spice: What's pumpkin anything without the signature pumpkin spice?
- Sea Moss Milk. I am using my sea moss milk for this recipe because it is high in protein and contain a lot of minerals.
- Banana: This helps balance out the flavor of the pumpkin spice.
- Water: To help thin it out so that the smoothie is not too thick.
- Dates: Dates add a sweet caramel taste to the pumpkin smoothie.
- Pea Protein: Caramel or vanilla pea protein powder pairs well with this smoothie not changing it's color and giving it a nice flavor.
Why Use Pea Protein
Typically I used hemp protein powder however, hemp protein powder is best paired with chocolate recipes.
Can You Meal Prep This Smoothie?
Yes you can! This can either be stored in the freezer or refrigerator!
Refrigerator Storage Meal Prep
- The night before, blend your smoothie.
- It will last for up to 1 -2 days. When ready to consume, you can re blend and add a little more liquid if you find it to thick from sitting overnight.
Freezer Storage Meal Prep (Making Freezer Packs)
- Freeze pumpkin puree in individual ice cubes using these silicone ice cube trays.
- Grab some reusable storage bags (or whatever freezer bags you have on hand) and small pill pouch bags.
- In the freezer or reusable storage bags, add pumpkin puree ice cubes, dates, and chopped banana. Label that and pop in the freezer.
- In the pill pouch bags, portion out pumpkin spice and pea protein powder. Pop that in the refrigerator.
- It will last for up to 6 -12 months. When ready to consume, remove contents from both bags and add to the blender along with liquid (milk and water). Blend until smooth.
Substitution, Cook, & Storage Tips
- Be sure to use can pumpkin puree NOT pumpkin pie filling.
- Don't like pumpkin? Try this smoothie with sweet potato or butternut squash puree. In my updated Vegan With Curves meal plan guide (coming soon!), I actually have a sweet potato pie protein smoothie recipe!
- This smoothie is best served fresh. However, you can keep in the refrigerator for 24 hours, max 48 hours. You can freeze for up to 7 days. Scroll up to the post to view specific meal prep tips.
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High Protein Vegan Pumpkin Smoothie
Ingredients
- ¼ cup canned pumpkin puree , frozen note 1
- 1 medium chopped banana, frozen
- 1 cup high protein plant based milk note 2
- ½ cup filtered water
- 2 scoops pea protein powder note 3
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 3-4 medium dates, pitted note 4
Equipment
Instructions
- This step is optional however it makes for a wonderful cold smoothie. Take ¼ cup of canned pumpkin puree and freeze it in ice cubes for 4 hours or overnight. Chop up your banana, add it to a freezer or reusable bag and freeze that for 4 hours or overnight as well.
- Once frozen solid, add to a blender along with the rest of your ingredients. Blend until nice and smooth. Serve immediately for breakfast or as a post-workout drink!
Video
Notes
- PUMPKIN PUREE: Be sure to use can pumpkin puree NOT pumpkin pie filling. This will also work with sweet potato puree or butternut squash puree.
- MILK: Be sure to use a plant based milk that has 8 grams of protein or more. My sea moss milk recipe has 10 grams of protein per serving!
- PEA PROTEIN: Caramel or vanilla pea protein powder pairs well with this smoothie not changing it's color and giving it a nice flavor. Feel free to use whatever protein powder you have on hand. Note if using hemp protein powder, the color might change.
- DATES: Maple syrup and brown sugar pairs well with pumpkin as well if you prefer that to dates.
Nutrition
Update Notes: This post was originally published on September 17, 2018, but was republished with new photos, new ingredients, step by step instructions, tips, and a video on August 15, 2022.
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michelle
Hey Gina!
This smoothie is just what I’m looking for, minus the sweet fruits like banana. What can I put in here to make it suit my taste buds? I have sugar issues so I usually avoid the sugary fruits? I’m guess avocado to help it make more creamy?
I also saw your notee about the coconut milk. Would it be a bad idea to use full-fat coconut milk from the can? I’m trying to increase my calories so anything helps.
Thanks
Gina Marie
You can absolutely substitute the banana for avocado! I just love banana so it's absolutely okay to sub! And yes I'm actually updating the recipe this Fall to include full fat coconut milk!