Oh glorious three day weekends how I love thee. This weekend has included a number of different things including a 12 mile long run, TRX session at Reebok NYC, an amazing Yoga for Runners workshop with Kristin McGee, Oktoberfest celebrations in NYC, and a relaxing Sunday.
Between my long run and the TRX session on Saturday, I was in dire need of some protein and sustenance. During my run I was craving a smoothie so immediately knew that was what I wanted post run. Combine that desire with my love of all things Fall and you have a pumpkin smoothie. There are lots of other awesome pumpkin smoothie recipes on the internet but this is my take using things that were on hand in the refrigerator and pantry. It packs in a super protein punch and kept me full through a TRX and yoga class!
Ingredients for Two Servings
- 1 cup Almond Breeze Almond Milk, Unsweetened Vanilla
- 2 servings Whey Protein Powder Vanilla
- 8 oz Chobani 0% Vanilla Greek Yogurt
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp clove, ground
- 1 tsp nutmeg, ground
- 1 tsp cinnamon, ground
- handful ice cubes
I hope you enjoy this as much as I do! It’s even man approved as both Bo and his best friend Scott, who stayed with us this weekend, loved it!
mmm this looks so good! I’m not a big smoothie fan but I could def try this one! thanks for sharing!
Looks nummy! I love pumpkin anything! 🙂
This looks like a great idea. I’ve never tried putting chobani (or any yogurt for that matter) in my smoothies, but it sounds smart – adds texture as well as protein!
This smoothie looks so yummy! Very Fall-ish 🙂 I linked to your blog from Fannetastic Food. I love your header, so cute with the bear! 🙂
Thanks for sharing this! I have been experimenting with a few different pumpkin smoothies and haven’t gotten it quite right – I love the vanilla extract addition and am going to try it!
A pumpkin smoothie has been on my to do list…now I’m DEFINITELY craving. Looks divine!
This looks delicious! Just inherited a friend’s blender so I’ll definitely be trying this recipe out.
That looks delicious! What vanilla protein powder do you use?
I used GNC Vanilla protein powder Laura!